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The International Kite festival is celebrated in
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India to herald the coming of
spring and what better way to celebrate the season
of colors, flowers and gaiety. Paper kites painted
in different hues and styled in a variety of shapes
and sizes besides the standard rectangular pattern,
dot the skies, with enthusiasts competing to fly
their kites higher and higher up in the clear blue skies.The kite festival in Jaipur which is held
every year in the month of January is a one of its
kind festival in India which attracts the best kite
flyers of the world to participate in this unique
festival and display their kite flying skills.
This Desert Kite Festival is held every year. Kite
makers flaunt kites sized as big as 1.5km of various
shapes and Designs. Some Kites carrying messages,
some depicting social issues, some as caricatures of
politicians. The kite festival has been the most
popular event recently; even tourists can take part
in various kite flying competitions. The colors that
flaunt in the blue sky mesmerize the viewers and
tourists.
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