The International Kite Festival is held in Gujarat on Makar
Sankranti, known as Uttarayan. This Festival celebrated every year in
January since 1989. This festival is the most colorful in India. On this
day people of Gujarat celebrate the end of winter. This kite festival
is very famous all over the world.
When winter is ended
& starts to turn into summer this is called Uttarayan. On the day of
15th January celebrate Makar Sankranti around India. The Makar
Sankranti is celebrated in various ways all across India. Gujarat
celebrates the Makar Sankranti with kites.
Not only Gujarat is participating in the festivals, any countries around the world participate in the festival. Kites makers are coming from around the world, the countries like Japan, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, France, USA & China are participating in this kite festival. They exhibit their creations & amazed crowds with their amazing crafted kites.
The international kite festival in Gujarat is one of the most auspicious & colorful events celebrated throughout the year. When the various sizes, colors & shapes of kites are flying around the blue sky it looks awesome & you can feel the truly festive mood these days. When the sky is filling with kites almost like a tent & with different colors, designs & sizes looks mesmerizing view you have never seen before.
This festival is very unique around the world. Not only the kites;
this celebration also features delicious cuisines of Gujarat. Til
Laddoo, Chikki, & Jalebi are the most popular. The kite-flying
competition is also another attraction of this kite festival. There is
no age bar; everyone can participate in this competition. This
kite-flying competition takes you to your childhood days & everyone
enjoys these days.
Due to Covid-19, this event was
postponed for this year by the state government. But hopefully, in 2022
this event will be held at the same time. If you want to witness the
International Kite Festival, please visit Gujarat & experience the
most colorful festival in India.
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