International Kite Festival

International kite festival

Question: International kite festival held at which of the following place?
(a) Ajmer
(b) Ahmedabad
(c) Jodhpur
(d) Jaipur
Answer: (b)
Related facts:

  • International Kite Festival was organised from 6-14 January 2019 at the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad (Gujarat).It was inaugurated by Gujarat Governor OP Kohli.
  • Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, Ahmedabad Mayor Bijal Patel and Revenue Minister Kaushik Patel took part in the festival.
  • Ahmedabad has been hosting the international kite festival since 1989, as a part of the official celebration of Makar sankranti or Uttarayan.
  • Around 500 internationally famed kite enthusiasts held a march past along with their kites. Master kite makers and fliers participated in the festival to demonstrate their creations and skills.

By Ramayan Upadhyay

Links:
https://indianexpress.com/photos/india-news/international-kite-festival-ahmedabad-skyline-painted-riot-of-colors-5525600/
http://ikf.gujarattourism.com/