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The birth of International Kite Festival date backs in the year 1989 and since then it is held in Ahmedabad every year. The International Kite festival is one of the most colorful events in Gujarat.

The sky is filled with dazzling colourful kites which came from all around globe. The International Kite Festival is celebrated along the same day when Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan is celebrated i.e. on 14th January. Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited sponsors the festival.
The festival is held either at Sardar Patel Stadium or the Police Stadium.

People eagerly waits for International Kite Festival, special excitement is seen in youngsters. International Kite Festival attracts kite enthusiasts from all over the world gather here on the day to enjoy and test their kite flying skills.

The festival symbolizes the onset of autumn. People irrespective of caste, creed, sex, region or religion participate in the festival.

Thus it inculcates the spirit of brotherhood and togetherness among the common men as well as they get opportunity to meet foreigners.

The Patang Bazaar is the hot spot of the youth during this festival. The sky looks absolutely gorgeous with kites in innumerable tones, designs and shapes being flown in the air.
During this festive occasion, the markets provide you with distinctive varieties of kites, differing in colour, design and style. Thus, there is a multitude of options available for you to choose from.

International Kite Festival also holds religious significance. The festival is held on Makar Sakranti and on that day it is believed that the sun moves into the northern hemisphere, thus emits harmful rays. Elders insist to keep away all things, people visit temples and offer alms to the poor. It is believed that the day marks the awakening of gods who were slumbered from last six months and the gateway of heaven is opened. It is a signal for merry-making.

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