International Kite Festival inaugurated at river front

International Kite Festival was inaugurated today at Sabarmati riverfront by Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi in a function presided by Governor Dr.Smt.Kamla Benival. Kite-flyers from around 36 countries and 10 states of India are taking part in the celebration.

The site has been filled with various attractions, as is being done every year. A theme pavilion showcasing history of kites, a pavilion depicting adventure sports, food court, craft bazaar and kite workshop are going to be among major attractions.

Pavilion on the theme of the history of kite, talks about the invention of kite and the tradition of kite flying observed in the various parts of the globe. It also talks about ‘Big-One’, world’s biggest kite, 42-mt. long and 25-mt. wide, made by Newzeland’s Peterlane and Japan’s record of flying some 11,284 kites on just one string.

Pavilions also have on display legends about kites in China as mentioned by Italian traveler Marko Paulo, nylon kites that were flown in China 300 BC, usage of the word ‘kite’ for the first time in the year 1542, invention of box-type kites by an Australian scientist Lawrence Hargve in 1870 which later inspires the design of airplane, instances where kites were used for scientific purpose, and a lots more.

Site also includes kiosk on kite-quiz, a 3-D photo gallery showing photos of beautiful sculptures and architectures, pilgrim places of archeological importance, and tourist destinations in Gujarat – an exact image of which can be seen with special goggles.

Kite festival will also be organized at the white runn in Dhorda on January 12, 10:00 morning to 3:00 evening and at Mandavi beach on January 13. Visitors at Mandavi beach will also have famous DJ Narayan band to add up in their amusement.