Ride the Wind Day
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Overview
Ride the Wind Day, observed annually on August 23rd, is an unofficial holiday that encourages individuals to acknowledge, appreciate, and interact with the natural force of wind. It's a day to embrace outdoor activities like flying kites, sailing, or simply feeling the breeze, celebrating the wind's power and its presence in our world.
Observed each year on August 23, Ride the Wind Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.
Origin and story
Kites, a popular way to 'ride the wind,' were invented in China over 2,000 years ago.
Wind is a vital source of renewable energy, generating electricity without burning fossil fuels.
Quick facts
- DateAugust 23
- TypeCultural / community observance
- Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams
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Ways to celebrate
- Bring Ride the Wind Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.
- Share the story of Ride the Wind Day on social and tag it with #ridethewindday so others can join in.
- Plan something small on August 23: a quick nod to Ride the Wind Day with friends, family, or coworkers.
- Write a note or journal entry on why Ride the Wind Day matters, then set a reminder for next year.
- Bring the theme into your day—decorate a workspace, cook or bake something inspired by Ride the Wind, or play music that matches the mood.
Fun facts
- Kites, a popular way to 'ride the wind,' were invented in China over 2,000 years ago.
- Wind is a vital source of renewable energy, generating electricity without burning fossil fuels.
- The fastest recorded surface wind speed on Earth (not from a tornado) was 231 mph (372 km/h) on Mount Washington, New Hampshire, in 1934.
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FAQ
- When is Ride the Wind Day?
- It is observed on August 23 each year.
- What is Ride the Wind Day?
- Ride the Wind Day, observed annually on August 23rd, is an unofficial holiday that encourages individuals to acknowledge, appreciate, and interact with the natural force of wind. It's a day to embrace outdoor activities like flying kites, sailing, or simply feeling the breeze, celebrating the wind's power and its presence in our world.
- How do people celebrate Ride the Wind Day?
- Bring Ride the Wind Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.
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