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International Kite & Sweet Festival
India is a land of festivals. There are a few festivals that fall on the same day but are celebrated under different names in different parts of the country. Makar Sankranti is one of them. It’s called Bihu in Assam, Baisakhi in Punjab, Uttarayan in Gujarat and Pongal in Tamil Nadu. The festival marks the end of winter and indicates the beginning of warmer days. It also indicates the movement o....
India is a land of festivals. There are a few festivals that fall on the same day but are celebrated under different names in different parts of the country. Makar Sankranti is one of them. It’s called Bihu in Assam, Baisakhi in Punjab, Uttarayan in Gujarat and Pongal in Tamil Nadu. The festival marks the end of winter and indicates the beginning of warmer days. It also indicates the movement of the Sun into Makar Raashi (zodiac of Capricorn) and tribute is paid to Surya (Sun god)
Sankranti is characterized by kites in most parts of the country. In Hyderabad, Telangana International Kite Festival is celebrated every year from the 13th to the 15th of January. The festival sees kite fliers from across the globe visit and showcase their fancy kites and kite flying skills. The skies are decked up with kites of different shapes and sizes. From animals to cartoon characters, one can see various types of kites. It’s a wonderful event that draws scores of people from all over the state.
The kite festival is not only limited to kites. There are various cultural programs organized for entertainment. Stalls are set up showcasing a variety of handicrafts, and handlooms from Telangana. There’s also an International Sweet festival that was also organized last year alongside the kite festival. The festival saw home cooks from various parts of the city prepare sweets from the states they belong to. It not only empowered many women to follow their entrepreneurial passion, but it also took the visitors on a gastronomical journey.
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Activities
What You Should Not Miss At The International Kite & Sweet Festival:
- Kite flyers from across the world showcase their fancy kites
- Stalls displaying Telangana art, handicrafts and handlooms along with food stalls
- Cultural performance depicting the origins of the festival and traditions followed
- International Sweet Food festival offers sweets from across the world prepared by women at home
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Organized By
Department of Tourism, Government of Telangana
Sri. K.Mahesh, Assistant Director
Department of Tourism, Government of Telangana, Hi
9440816068
commissioner[dot]telaganatourism[at]gmail[dot]com
How to reach
The nearest airport is GMR Rajiv Gandhi International Airport,
which is 35 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Secunderabad,
which is 2 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Secunderabad,
which is 2KMs away.