Bally Chohan - Kite flying is an art

Rotary Club of Exmouth chairman Malcolm Pressey said: "We hope the festival will go on to become a prestigious fixture in the Exmouth calendar and we look forward to it growing bigger and better over future years.

"The nearest similar festivals are at Bristol and Weymouth, but Exmouth offers perfect wind conditions on the Exe Estuary, ideal communications with the rail and bus stops close at hand, parking around the Imperial Ground and plenty of accommodation for the extra visitors it may attract."

Sponsorship from the likes of the Met Office, South West Water and the RSPB means informative stalls will mix with caterers and fun tents, such as the children's kite workshop and fairground rides.

The event, which has had costs covered already by sponsorship, will raise money for 10 different charities, with the South West Children's Hospice the flagship group. Visitors will be able to contribute through buying programmes, donating cash and buying commemorative kites.

A competition to win a stunning kite designed by top UK flyer Martin Lester will also help bring in funds.

An auction at Exmouth Rugby Club at 7pm on Saturday, June 2, will see kites sold off, with a barbecue for hungry visitors.

For more information, check the event website at: www.exmouthrotarykitefestival.co.uk

Bally Chohan - Kite flying spectacular

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THE top kite-flying talent in the UK will entertain thousands at Exmouth's inaugural Rotary Kite Festival.

In just a fortnight, the skies above the Imperial Recreation Ground will be abuzz with weird and wonderful flying machines.

The Rotary Club of Exmouth, whose new fundraising event aims to boost Exmouth tourism, expects 5,000 to attend the free event on June 2 and 3.

A full arena programme, from 10am to 5pm each day, will see kite-powered buggies, flying display teams, mock aerial combat with traditional Chinese designs and a wealth of imaginative airborne creations.

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उद्धरण के तौर पर मैं अपनी पहली पोस्ट को हिंदी मैं संपादित करके देखता हूँ।

English:
I am Bally Chohan from Delhi, Chandni Chowk। I did my schooling from a Govt Inter College.

हिंदी:
मैं बाली चोहान, दील्ली के चांदनी चौक से। मैंने अपनी शिक्षा राजकीय इन्टर कालेज से की

English:
My childhood memories include my passion for kite flying in the Chandni Chowk and Ramlila ground.

हिंदी :
मेरी बचपन के यादों मैं चांदनी चौक और रामलीला मैदान मैं पतंग उड़ना शामील है।

History of Kite Flying

In fact, kite flying has a fascinating history; man had the desire to fly since time immemorial. It was the spirit of man and his imagination that ultimately saw the invention of kites. Their fascinating history is depicted in the Kite Museum of Ahmedabad.

200 BC : Huein Tsang flew a kite at night to overawe the army of Liu Pang of Han dynasty in china.

100 BC to 500 AD : Kites were used by the army generals to send signals and to measure the distance of enemy camps.

930 AD : The earliest mention of "Shiroshi" in Japanese literature where 'Shi' means paper and 'Roshi' stands for the Chinese bird.

960 to 1126 AD : Flying kites became a popular activity of recreation in China. People celebrated the 9th day of the ninth month, a day signifying the banishment of evil, by flying kites.

1542 AD : For the first time the word ' Patang' finds mention in Indian literature. It was used by Manzan in 'Madhumalti', where the flight of a kite is associated with the loved one by a poet.

1752 AD : Benjamin Franklin lofted a kite to prove that lightning was of the same electric matter as the one that generated electricity.
Wooden sticks were affixed to four corners of a square silk handkerchief and a projecting metal wire with sharp edge was attached to it. When an electrified cloud passed over the kite, lightning was drawn down through the pointed wire.

1870 AD : Australian inventor Lawrence Hargrave designed box-kites whose stability inspired others to create power driven aeroplanes.

1896 AD : Alexander Graham Bell designed ' tetra' by combining lightweight sticks. He flew 'Frost King" kite of 256 cells and improvised it to have 1300, and later 3393 cells.
At this time, Samuel Cody carried out experiments with man carrying diplane gliders.

1902 AD : Cody's contemporary, the Wright brothers, were successful in becoming airborne, age of aviation begins.

Reference: http://www.aryabhatt.com/fast_fair_festival/Festivals/International%20Kite%20Festival.htm

Kite flying, delicacies mark harvest festival across the nation

Ahmedabad/Patna, Jan 14 (ANI): The harvest festival of Makar Sankranti is being celebrated with zest and fervour across the country. The festival known differently in parts of the country is marked with exchange of delicacies and kite flying.

Called Makar Sakranti in eastern and parts of north and northwest India, it is celebrated as "Pongal" in the south and as "Bihu" in north-eastern India.

In Ahmedabad, the sky turned into a battleground for the myriad kites to mark Uttarayan, the movement of the sun in the northern direction).

While kite flying is hugely popular during religious and national festivals, Gujarat in particular has been the biggest patron.

Apart from the locals, the festive revelry also gripped the foreign tourists.

"The kites are fabulous. It is so much to learning to try to fly the kite. It is wonderful to learn the technique and the movement and the pull. Wonderful," said Anni.

Mayur Dave, a diehard kite flier, said it's thrilling to fly a kite in a crowded sky, littered with kites of various hues and sizes.

"For the last 40 years I am flying kites. On 14th and 15th January I spend the whole day from 7 in the morning to 12 at night, I am there in the terrace flying kites. I take my breakfast, lunch and dinner over here only," said Mayur Dave.

In Jaipur city, scores of foreign tourists participated in a kite flying function, organised to attract them to former princely state's rich tradition and culture.

"Well it was difficult. The professionals were little nervous that I will spoil their game but it was fun, yeah it was nice," said Stena, a foreign tourist.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, marked the day serving festive delicacies to guests at his home in Patna.

"On this day everyone meets and celebrate with open heart. There is no distinction of caste or sect in the way to the festival revelry," said Nitish.

Former Chief Minister Rabri Devi and her husband Lalu Prasad Yadav, Union Railway Minister, also participated in the festivities. (ANI)

The festival is celebrated as "Maghi" (Spring season), according to the Hindu calendar, and is celebrated in all parts of the country with equal fervour.

In Maharashtra, people greet each other and exchange Tilache Ladoo. The married ladies arrange 'haldi kum kum', an auspicious religious get together and distribute sweets and gifts.

Traditionally, undhiyu (a mix of vegetables and green beans) and puri are served on the festival. Other traditional snacks include chikki (a sweet peanut bar) and fruits like berries and guava. (ANI)

News Source:http://www.dailyindia.com

About Me - Bally Chohan

About Me

I am Bally Chohan from Delhi, Chandni Chowk. I did my schooling from a Govt Inter College.

My childhood memories include my passion for kite flying in the Chandni Chowk and Ramlila ground.

My hobbies include Kite flying, drawing & painting and travelling. Though I m not a net savvy guy but I love to share my experiences and learn from others' experiences. This blog is an effort for the similar desire.

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