Kolkata: Hundreds of giant
fancy kites of myriad shapes and sizes, crafted by Indian and international
kite-flyers will dot the city skyline on Jan 5 at the Vokatta International
Kite Festival 2014. "Woh
katta" refers to downing a rival's kite. Shapes
ranging from giant wheels with spikes to psychedelic patterns, and cartoon
figures will be seen in the sky Jan 5 morning at the sprawling 480-acres Eco
Park here. After
sunset, special kites that can be flown in darkness will carry on the day-long
aerial display.
Headlined by Barbara Meyer, the president of the American Kite Association, the event will bring renowned flyers from Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Britain, France, Indonesia, and enthusiasts from across India. The 2014 edition is the second such. "As many as 50 well-known kite flyers will join the locals this year. Last year we started off at the national level whereas this year it is international...a first for eastern India," founder of the festival Santosh Kumar Jaiswal says.
With each participant bringing their special kites to the city, Jaiswal said the emphasis this year would be on fancy kites. "They would be judged on the best aerial fancy kite display," he said. The kites to look out for include the 10m by 5m Inflatable Delta by Johan Van Eeckhout from Belgium, the 30m circular rotating kites by Edo Borghetti from Italy as well as the spectacular designs by British avionics engineer Bob Cruikshanks
Hot air balloon rides have been arranged for children below 14 years at the festival.
(IANS)
Headlined by Barbara Meyer, the president of the American Kite Association, the event will bring renowned flyers from Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Britain, France, Indonesia, and enthusiasts from across India. The 2014 edition is the second such. "As many as 50 well-known kite flyers will join the locals this year. Last year we started off at the national level whereas this year it is international...a first for eastern India," founder of the festival Santosh Kumar Jaiswal says.
With each participant bringing their special kites to the city, Jaiswal said the emphasis this year would be on fancy kites. "They would be judged on the best aerial fancy kite display," he said. The kites to look out for include the 10m by 5m Inflatable Delta by Johan Van Eeckhout from Belgium, the 30m circular rotating kites by Edo Borghetti from Italy as well as the spectacular designs by British avionics engineer Bob Cruikshanks
Hot air balloon rides have been arranged for children below 14 years at the festival.
(IANS)
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