Flights of fancy
The Telangana government is keen on cashing in on the tradition of kite-flying and is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the resounding success of the second International Kite Festival, which will be during January 14-15 next year.
The Telangana government is keen on cashing in on the tradition of kite-flying and is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the resounding success of the second International Kite Festival, which will be during January 14-15 next year.
The Department of Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture and Incredible India team have joined hands with the Aga Khan Academy to conduct the kite festival on the 100-acre Aga Khan Academy campus.
The government is expecting a footfall of 25,000. More than 50 countries have been approached. Forty kite-flying clubs from foreign countries and 20 from India would be showcasing their kite-flying skills.
The Royal Kite Flyers Club of India (RKFCI) would be providing expertise and knowledge.
As a prelude to the festival, kite-flying display would take place in the city on January 12, which would be followed with an inclusive pre-festival programme for government as well as private school children.
The programme would include workshops on kite-making, paper craft, origami and quilling, apart from presentations and exhibitions.
