“The festival will have expert kite makers from all over India. There are participants from Tamil Nadu, Uttarpradesh, Chandigarh, Gujarat, and Jodhpur etc. There will be a kite cutting competition for professionals and another for ladies and children,” the official added.The authorities have also set up theme pavilions for the visitors to ensure the best view of designer kites.
Cultural performances and magic shows are also being organised as part of the festival, besides a mini-food court serving various delicacies of Delhi.
 In fact, kite flying has a fascinating history; man had the desire to fly since time immemorial. It was the spirit of man and his imagination that ultimately saw the invention of kites. Their fascinating history is depicted in the Kite Museum of Ahmedabad.. According to Greek literature, kite flying dates back to as old as 14 century and later came back to India and other Asian countries,” said an organiser.Such kite flying festivals are often organised in various part of India.200 BC : Huein Tsang flew a kite at night to overawe the army of Liu Pang of Han dynasty in china. THE BELIEF : The festival is a time of thanksgiving for the religious, since it marks the awakening of the gods from their long slumber. The gods who are believed to have slumbered for six long months are now awake and the portals of heaven are thrown open. It is also a signal for merry-making. The temples are thronged with visitors and alms are distributed freely. |
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