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government is promoting the Kite Festival
in Ahmedabad. It takes place every year
at Sabarmati riverfront. Professional Kite
fliers and enthusiasts from all over the
world converge in Gujarat and whet their
passion. Creatively made and decorated
kites in all shapes and sizes can be seen in
In Gujarat Sankrant is celebrated by flying vibrant colours. Some are even customised
kites. Right from the beginning of January, in big sizes. It is a big tourist attraction. You
kites are seen dotting the sky. Kids love the can see dragon, butterfly, elephant, fish and
festival. It was started in earlier times as a many shapes of inflated Kites which are
way to spend time in the sun and enjoy the more like balloons and are more for fun and
changing weather. display. The smaller, traditional ones are
Actually the festival is only for a day but colourful no doubt and made with different
it is something to look forward to soon after patterns on them - like patriotic colours or
the New Year celebrations get over, kites could be with political symbols or motifs
can be seen in the market as well as in the like the lotus flower or the hand; these
sky. may be even distributed free in bastis for
Many non-resident Gujarati’s make it a a subtle propaganda of a particular party.
point to plan their India trip in a way that Sometimes you can see the kites painted
they are here to enjoy kite flying. Even the with popular characters from children’s
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