Kites bring communities all over the globe together and celebrate both tradition and culture. And what colour!
Held annually during Makar Sankranti in Ahmedabad, this festival attracts enthusiasts and professional kite flyers from different regions worldwide. It features night kite displays, traditional snacks, and various cultural performances.
Busy Weifang, located on the Yellow Sea on the northern coast of China, is known as the World Capital of Kites. Kites were invented in Asia and have been flown in Weifang for centuries. The city hosts one of the largest kite festivals in the month of April, showcasing creative kite designs. Many competitive events also take place.
It takes place annually on the beautiful northern beaches of Berck-sur-Mer on the English Channel in April, over 9 days and presents breathtakingly unique aerial displays of giant kites. Synchronised flying and various kite performances are major attractions. There is also fireworks and one can learn how to fly a kite too.
Balmy August is time for this Long Beach in Washington state, week-long event, hosted by the World Kite Museum, where thousands of kites are flown simultaneously. The largest such event in North America, the lighted kite displays are memorable.
South America's biggest event in honour of the cometa, the little colonial town of Villa de Leyva, in central Colombia, is the site of this spectacular event that attracts loads of locals and international kite enthusiasts alike in August. It showcases the art of Colombian kite making, with competitions for the most exceptional kites.