Top 5 World Famous Places For Kite Festivals

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8 January 2025

Here are the top 5 world-famous places for kite festivals

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1. International Kite Festival, Gujarat, India: This festival is one of the biggest kite festivals in the world, attracting thousands of kite enthusiasts from around the globe

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 It's held annually in January, during the festival of Makar Sankranti, which marks the end of winter and the start of the harvest season 

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2.  Washington State International Kite Festival, USA:  This festival is one of the oldest and most prestigious kite festivals in the world

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It's held annually in August on Long Beach Peninsula in Washington and features kite-making workshops, kite-flying competitions, and cultural performances 

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3. Weifang International Kite Festival, China: Weifang is known as the "Kite Capital of the World." The festival showcases the art of Chinese kite-making, which dates back over 2,000 years

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It's held annually in April and features kite-making workshops, kite-flying competitions, and cultural performances 

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4. Dieppe Kite Festival, Normandy, France: It is a spectacular event that showcases giant kites, kite-flying demonstrations, and workshops, attracting thousands of visitors each year

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Held annually in September, the festival celebrates the art of kite-making and flying, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Normandy coast

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5. Bali Kite Festival, Indonesia: This traditional festival is deeply rooted in Balinese Hindu culture, celebrating the gods and thanking them for abundant harvests

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Typically held in July, the festival showcases elaborate and colorful kites, including the iconic "bebean" and "janggan" kites, which are an integral part of Balinese tradition

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