Painting the sky with kites ⋆ The Teenager Today
The International Kite Festival is a long-standing festival that takes place every year on January 14th in Gujarat. The season signifies the beginning of spring and the entry of the Sun into Makar Rashi. Makar Sankranti is a joyful and delightful event. According to the Indian calendar, this is the day when winter begins to give way to summer, and for farmers, it signals the return of the Sun and the start of the harvest season.
Western India celebrates Uttarayan at this time, which symbolizes the awakening of the gods from their deep sleep. One of the most important festivals celebrated this season is the International Kite Festival. People from countries such as Japan, Italy, USA, UK, Canada, Indonesia, Singapore, Brazil, Australia, Malaysia, China, France and others travel to India to take part in the festival. This is an opportunity for people from all over the world to showcase their creative and unique innovative kites.
Muslims from Persia are believed to have brought the concept of kites to India. The kings and nawabs of that era used it to demonstrate their skills and prowess. What began as entertainment for the royal family soon spread to the general public. Over time, kite flying has become one of the most popular sports in Gujarat. In India, it has become a two-day public holiday.
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