9 Kite Festivals Around The World You Must See

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 14, 2023

International Kite Festival in Gujarat, India

The festival takes place on the 14th of January every year and attracts thousands of visitors from across the globe with more than 500,000 people here to watch the kites fly.

Festival of the Winds, Sydney

Celebrated on September 11, the festival dates back 40 years. There are multiple kite-making workshops where you can build your own kite and fly it around Bondi Beach.

Blossom Kite Festival, Washington, D.C

Every year, the World Kite Museum and Hall of Fame organise the festival, which always attracts thousands of kite fanatics.

Bali Kite Festival

With the annual Bali Kite Festival taking place yearly at Sanur Beach, visitors enjoy the eclectic mix of kites, including fish, leaves, and birds.

Weifang International Kite Festival, China

The festival always takes place at the end of each April, and the locals decorate the city in enormous colours, lights, and symbols.

International Dieppe Kite Festival, France

There is an incredible 500,000 kite flyers from every corner of the globe, so you can expect an incredible buzz and atmosphere.

Portsmouth International Kite Festival, UK

Dating back 30 years, you can see a massive range of kites a wide range of eccentric designs.

Barrilete Festival, Guatemala

Many of these kites are 20 metres wide and constructed from bamboo, and the biggest kites remain on the floor to create a phenomenal backdrop.

Brisbane Kite Festival

Kite enthusiasts come from all over the glove to this event, and you’ll find incredible views of the kites flying in the sky next to the beautiful skyline.

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