Kite flyers of national and international repute will be competing and displaying their skills in the Capital during the three-day kite festival being oragnised by Delhi Tourism. Third edition of International Kite Festival which is starting from Friday, will take place at Golden Jubilee Park. Senior official of the Tourism Department said the sole purpose to celebrate the kite festival is to revive the fading age-old tradition and giving an opportunity to Delhiites to witness patangbaazi out in the open.
Chief Manager (Public Relation) of Delhi Tourism Sudhir Sobti said the three-day extravaganza will create riot of colours in the air thus attract attention and enthusiasm of the citizen of the city. “Delhiites who have been indulging in this sport for many years will have a visual delight to watch for. Kite flying experts from across India and world will be taking part in this year’s kite festival,” he said.
Sobti further added that famous International kite flyers Barbara Meyer (USA), Bob C (UK), Sami Sayeghs (Beirut), Tinton and Sari from Indonesia are likely to participate in the event. “Famous Cho from South Korea and Antonio from France will also be demonstrating their skills in this year’s Delhi International Kite Festival who will be seen flying kites like Hexagon Stars, Sled Kites, Delta kites, Barongi kites and many more,” the official said.
This year’s Delhi International Kite Festival will have 30 expert kite flyers from across India from places like Kerala, Chennai, Rajkot, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Mangalore, Trivandrum and Delhi. It will be inaugurated by Minister of Tourism Somnath Bharti.