International kite flyers dotted the city's skyline with colourful kites, inspired by Indian culture
As the cloudy weather makes way for a pleasant afternoon, kite enthusiasts from various nations dotted the city’s skyline with colourful kites. Here to take part in Delhi International Kite Festival, they surprised the viewers with their flawless skills. The 60-year-old Bob Cruikshanks from london comes to India ever year in January. He has participated in kite festivals in various cities. “For me, it is a hobby. I feel good when I fly kites. Being an engineer, I like creative construction of kites. I have been flying kites for 20 years and participated festivals in Ahemdabad, Kolkata, Mangalore, Delhi and other cities,” he said. The festival also saw prominent names like Barbara Meyer (USA), Sami Sayeghs (Beirut), Sari (Indonesia), Cho (South Korea) and Antonio (France). The evening didn’t dump the spirit as several experts flew kites attaching lED lights and kite trails, which had more than 100 kites on one string.
photos Pankaj Kumar