Amdavad: Patang Mahotsav by the Government of Gujarat kicks off this morning from Sabarmati Riverfront. It is being marked this year under the theme of ‘G20 – Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. 126 international Kite flyers from 68 countries and 65 domestic Kite flyers from 14 States are participating.

 

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After a gap of 2 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Kite Festival is back in Ahmedabad and other cities across Gujarat. Organised by the Gujarat Tourism Corporation Ltd the International Kite Festival with the theme of G20  is being held in Ahmedabad from the 8th to the 14th of January, 2023. Kite flyers and enthusiasts from G20 nations along with other participants from across the world will participate in the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad.

On 8th January, at 8.00 AM, the International Kite Festival was inaugurated at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.

A prayer performance, ‘Aditya Vandana’ is was to be performed on the first day of the program along with a large demonstration of Suryanamaskar to welcome the sun’s return to the northern hemisphere. This year, the kite enthusiasts are attempting to achieve a Guinness World Record of maximum number of kite enthusiasts from various countries, flying kites at the same time. During the International Kite Festival, all participants will exhibit a parade sporting T-shirts and caps printed with the G20 logo.

This year, skies in Gujarat will be adorned with special kites in the shape of India’s G20 Presidency Logo. Besides, people visiting the International Kite Festival will also be able to take pictures and selfies at a special G20 photo booth, consisting of the G20 logo along with the theme of “One Earth, One Family, One Future”.

At the International Kite Festival, there is a pavilion displaying the history of kites and kite-flying traditions from around the world. A workshop for making and flying kites will also be organized. During the International Kite Festival, attendees shall witness several cultural programmes in the evening.

India assumed the presidency of the G20 in December 2022 and in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of making G20 a participative event, several events are being organised to raise the understanding of what the G20 means for the people of India. The Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for international economic cooperation. It plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on all major international economic issues. India holds the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Over 200 meetings and events are scheduled to be held across India during the Presidency and Gujarat will have the opportunity to host 15 such meetings in the coming months. DeshGujarat

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