Is kite festival happening in 2021?

Just like every year, the International Kite Festival 2021 will be observed on 14th January 2021. On the day of the Uttarayan festival, tourists show up in huge numbers to enjoy the festival and participate in the celebrations.

What is the date of kite festival?

14 January
International Kite Festival in Gujarat – Uttarayan

How is kite festival celebrated in Gujarat?

All the people stand on the rooftops flying their own kites while trying to bring down or cut the other person’s kite. There is no bar on age, everyone is a child on this day. So, no matter how old you are this is the time to bring out the child in you and just enjoy yourself to the fullest.

Which states celebrate kite festival?

Uttarayan, the Festival of Kites Uttarayan is celebrated mainly throughout Gujarat, but also in cities in Telangana and Rajasthan. The main event, which is the International Kite Festival, is hosted in Ahmedabad and attracts participants and spectators from all over the globe.

Why we fly kites on Sankranti?

This day also marks the end of winter and celebrates the harvest of the Rabi crop. According to some beliefs, the tradition of kite flying on Makar Sankranti is being carried out so that people are exposed to the sun rays. Sunning is believed to get rid of the skin infections and illnesses associated with winter.

What is kite day?

Observed annually on February 8th, National Kite Flying Day encourages exploring kite flying and making. Enthusiasts across the country mark the day by launching their kites or making plans to attend festivals. Kites date back to China in 470 B.C. China is full of lore and histories of the origins of the kite.

When did kite flying start in India?

In Kolkata, on the other hand, kite-flying emerged when the Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah, was exiled from Lucknow and settled at Metiaburj. During the national movement, kites were flown by protestors with the slogan ‘Simon Go Back’, when the Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928.

Which country is famous for kite flying?

China
Weifang (China) International Kite Festival Weifang, Shandong, China is known as the kite capital of the world, and people consider it to the the birthplace of kites!

In which occasion do we fly kites?

Makar Sankranti
Kite flying is an intrinsic part of Makar Sankranti celebrations. Colourful kites adorn the sky from the morning of Makar Sankranti. This day also marks the end of winter and celebrates the harvest of the Rabi crop.

Why do we fly kites?

Why do we fly kites: The tradition of kite flying is for a healthy exposure in the early morning Sun. These initial rays are healthy and a good source of Vitamin D. It is also considered to be good for skin and helps in fighting many infections and sickness caused by the chilly winter winds.

Which is the best season for flying kites?

Weather-wise, Fall, especially October, is prime kite-flying time in most of the United States. Temperatures tend to be favorable, and winds are often more constant and steadier than in Spring.

What month is Kite Month?

April
April is National Kite Month! – Kites In The Sky.