Remote controlled kites in Telangana

Telangana’s second International Kite Festival, “KITE 2017”, is scheduled to be held from January 12th to 17th. The occasion is going to witness “Remote controlled kites”.

“Traditionally kites are flown with strings. But, remote controlled flying of kites is something revolutionary which is not witnessed much in India. The joy of remote control kite flying offers altogether a new experience for the first time to Indians,” Geoffrey Fisher, Head of the Aga Khan Academy said in a release.

These kites will be flown at a special night flying curtain raiser event at People’s Plaza on January 12, he said.

“This is something revolutionary — the joy of remote controlled kite flying offers a new experience altogether for Indians, as they are not dependent on wind, but instead use propellers powered by rechargeable batteries”, he further added.

The festival is mainly aimed at showcasing the women’s empowerment through girl child education. KITE 2017 also aims to raise the tourism profile and rich cultural heritage of Hyderabad as a ‘hidden jewel’ of India, by attracting renowned international kite flyers from 16 countries and 10 pan Indian clubs to Telangana.

Joining hands with Aga Khan Academy, Telangana Tourism and Incredible India is hosting this event at sprawling 100 acres campus of the Academy. Recent Olympic silver medalist PV Sindhu will be the face of the festival.

Explaining about the festival, Telangana Tourism Secretary B Venkatesham said that, Telangana International Kite Festival (TIKF) is organized to profile the long-standing regional tradition of kite-flying and the unique culture, crafts, and cuisine of Telangana through an exciting festival programme for schools, children, families and kite-flying enthusiasts of all ages.