Kites Colour the Skies During the International Kite Festival

Hundreds of kites of all shapes and sizes soared to the air during the two-day Internatioxnal Kite Festival in Gujarat and elsewhere in the country.Organisers say around 186 skilled-kite fliers from more than 31 countries are taking part in the festival. The festival, known locally as Uttarayan, marks the time of year when winter starts to turn to summer, when the warm breezes are ideal for kite flying. Children and whole families often gather on rooftops to fly their kites together.