The kite-flying festival in Surat is celebrated on the eve of the Makar Shankranti in the month of January. The festival is immensely popular, and it is celebrated with great fervour.Surat dazzles with new colour on the occasion of the festival of kite flying. Participants from various parts of the country come and take part in it.
International participants from countries like France,Malaysia, Korea,Abu Dhabi, U.K, China,Israel and other countries arrive to take care part in the event.The enthusiasm and spirit of the participants bring new vigour and energy in the city of Surat.The kite flying begins from break of dawn till the end of the day.During the day,the spectators relish the view of the artistic and technical skills with which the participants adorn their colorful kites.With nightfall,the ‘tukkals’ adorn the sky.These are unique kinds of bright box kites that are strung together in a series. The zest and the spirit of the participants are worth mentioning.During this important event the entire sky gets a new look.
International participants from countries like France,Malaysia, Korea,Abu Dhabi, U.K, China,Israel and other countries arrive to take care part in the event.The enthusiasm and spirit of the participants bring new vigour and energy in the city of Surat.The kite flying begins from break of dawn till the end of the day.During the day,the spectators relish the view of the artistic and technical skills with which the participants adorn their colorful kites.With nightfall,the ‘tukkals’ adorn the sky.These are unique kinds of bright box kites that are strung together in a series. The zest and the spirit of the participants are worth mentioning.During this important event the entire sky gets a new look.
