- This year, skies in Gujarat will be adorned with special kites in the shape of India’s G20 Presidency Logo.
- This year, kite enthusiasts are attempting to achieve a Guinness World Record for the maximum number of kite enthusiasts from various countries, flying kites at the same time
NE NEWS SERVICE
GANDHINAGAR, JAN 6
After a hiatus of 2 years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Kite Festival is back with soaring spirits in Gujarat.
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@psm100yrs— Gujarat Tourism (@GujaratTourism) January 6, 2023
Organized by the Gujarat Tourism Corporation Ltd the International Kite Festival with the theme of G20 will be held in Ahmedabad from the 8th to the 14th of January, 2023. Kite flyers and enthusiasts from G20 nations along with other participants from across the world will participate in the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad.
The International Kite Festival 2023 is set to decorate the sky with kite colors in several cities across Gujarat from 08th January 2023 – 14th January 2023.#gujarattourism #gujarat #incredibleindia #IKF2023 #kite #kiteflying #kitefestival #internationalkitefestival #IKF pic.twitter.com/47wn2fvftx
— Gujarat Tourism (@GujaratTourism) January 6, 2023
On Sunday, at 8.00 am, the International Kite Festival will be inaugurated by the Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and Tourism Minister Mulubhai Bera will also be present on the occasion.
Gujarat Tourism is ecstatic to announce that International Kite #Festival 2023 is starting from 08th Jan 2023.
This year #IKF2023 will be celebrated on the theme of the #G20 Summit. #Kite flyers from across the globe will be invited in this grand celebration.#gujarattourism pic.twitter.com/cn6hIwKDjW
— Gujarat Tourism (@GujaratTourism) January 6, 2023
A prayer performance, ‘Aditya Vandana’ is scheduled to be performed on the first day of the program along with a large demonstration of Suryanamaskar to welcome the sun’s return to the northern hemisphere.
This year, kite enthusiasts are attempting to achieve a Guinness World Record for the maximum number of kite enthusiasts from various countries, flying kites at the same time. During the International Kite Festival, all participants will exhibit a parade sporting T-shirts and caps printed with the G20 logo.
This year, skies in Gujarat will be adorned with special kites in the shape of India’s G20 Presidency Logo. Besides, people visiting the International Kite Festival will also be able to take pictures and selfies at a special G20 photo booth, consisting of the G20 logo along with the theme of “One Earth, One Family, One Future”.