Basir Beria’s fighter kite soars into the sky over North Hollywood. Afghan and Pakistani immigrants have brought their tradition of kite fighting with them to the United States. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Basir Beria behind a homemade fighter kite. He made his first kite as a child in his homeland of Afghanistan and quickly became immersed in Kabul’s culture of kite fighting. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Basir Beria at his convenience store in North Hollywood. A skilled kite fighter, his dream is to one day make a living just making and selling kites. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
