International Kite Festival, Ahmedabad, India. (International Kite Festival)
This event is not sanctioned by the AKA
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Date & Location:
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01/13/2006 - 01/14/2006
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Sardar Patel Stadium / Police Stadium
Ahmedabad, Gujarat,, India
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Activities:
| Kite Art Exhibit | | Fun Fly | | Fun For All Ages | | Fighter Kite Competition | | Sport Kite Competition | | Workshops | |
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Description:
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First held in 1989. this International Kite Festival attracts participants from all over the world. Ahmedabad - the city of kites and home of a famous kite museum displaying kites from 24 different countries, opens it’s doors to competitors and spectators to witness traditional fighting kite tournaments (with the lines coated with a mixture of glue and ground glass!); craftsmen demonstrating age-old kite making skills plus, of course, thousands of kites of every kind filling the sky.
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For additional information contact:
Mr. PD Vaghela
The Managing Director, Tourism Cororation of Gujarat Limited, Ni
Gandhinagar, Gujarat 380052
India
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E-mail:
Phone: +91-79-23222029
Fax: +91-79-23222189 |
| http://www.gujarattourism./ |
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Directions:
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International flights to Mumbai (Bombay). Frequent connecting flights (one hour) to Ahmedbad Airport. In Ahmedbad, there is a very good new Best Western hotel called 'The Pride' which is close to the stadiums.
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Comments:
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Although fighting kites (petangs} have a long tradition in India just as in other parts of Asia, the Festival also hosts every other kind of kite and one of the highlights is a kite bazaar, open for 24 hours a day. Kites can also be seen flying from almost every rooftop in the city. The excitement does not end at nightfall when illuminated stacks of box kites are launched. Called tukals, they add a fitting climax to a very special festival. There are many kite clubs in India, one of which is affiliated to the AKA.
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