A handmade paper kite soars through the skies of Beijing, emblazoned with the word "Tizhiwai" (Outside the System) in Chinese calligraphy. Despite the pervasive social and political control in the country, this kite carried a provocative message that went largely unnoticed. Constructed and flown with the help of individuals who gathered each morning in the park to fly kites, this project became a participatory art piece that fostered community, allowing us to share our knowledge with a common goal in mind. Everyone was involved in ensuring that it functioned and soared high. The kite was flown in various parks across the city before ultimately being destroyed by the police in Caochangdi, where members of the art community were forced to evacuate in anticipation of a brutal demolition.