The International Kite festival started in Ahmedabad at Sabarmati River Front in Ahmedabad.
It was launched by Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. Close to 51 kite fliers from 8 different states took part in the event.
More than 100 kite fliers from 31 countries are participating in the event including Israel, italy, Germany, Canada, UK and the US.
The theme was “Tourist Destinations of Gujarat.” The festival involved kite workshops, craft stalls to display local art and food stalls with local delicacies.
International kite fliers will also visit Vadodara, Palanpur, Rajkot, Pavagadh, Valasad and Gandhidham in Gujarat as part of the festival.