
California Resident Brings Joy to the Community and Beyond with Giant Colorful Kites
Published on April 1, 2024
Tony Jetland, a professional kite pilot from Martinez, California, is known as “The Kiteman of Martinez.” He was given the name by a member of the local community because he likes to fly his huge, colorful kites at the local marina, bringing a lot of fun and enjoyment to his community. Through his passion for kite flying, he has also traveled to kite festivals around the world to share his world-class, one-of-a-kind kites. Tony Jetland, “The Kiteman of Martinez,” speaks to NTD in Martinez, Calif., on March 21, 2024. (Keegan Billings/The Epoch Times) He has around 350 kites, mostly aquatic animals, inspired by 35 years of experience as a scuba diver during which he fell in love with marine wildlife....
