The two-day Mysuru Dasara Kite Festival, which began last evening, witnessed many people flocking the sprawling Lalitha Mahal Helipad Grounds to enjoy the kite flying culture which has been an integral part of Indian tradition. Kite flying is no child’s play. It requires talent, skill, creativity and science. This morning, kites of various hues, types, shapes and designs dotted the city skies. Team Mangalore, which has been holding up the culture of kite flying since 1966, took centre-stage this morning by displaying a wide variety and exquisite design kites. Sarvesh Rao, one of the members from Team Mangalore, speaking to Star of Mysore said, “We expertise and concentrate on traditional kites and our designs exhibit Indian culture like dance forms. Our kite depicting Kathakali dance form had entered the Limca Book of Records for the largest kite in India. We also received the Best International Kite Award in the International Kite Festival held at Cleethorpes, UK in 2007. As a hobby group, we promote kite flying as an exciting outdoor activity among youngsters and bring innovativeness and spontaneity. So we regularly conduct workshops for children and also conduct our own kite events. It is very encouraging to see so many kites from teams today.”
