The Government is encouraging to organize various festivals as a State Level festivals like Bonalu during July, Bathukamma during the months of September & October and also other Tribal festivals. In addition to this, the Government is taking steps to organize various other festivals like International Kite & Sweet Festival, so as to attract large number of tourists to the state.
During Sankranthi Festival, Kite Flying is the tradition in Telangana Region and varieties of kites will be flown in the sky by people of all age groups and also traditional Rangoli with Gobbemma will be displayed across the State. Various Sweets & Snacks will also be prepared during the festival.
To revive the glory of Kite Flying the Telangana Tourism has organized International Kite & Sweet Festival at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad during the years 2018, 2019 & 2020 duly inviting various International & National Kite Flyers.
Government of Telangana have decided to organize “International Kite & Sweet Festival, 2024” from 13 th to 15 th January, 2024 at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad. It is an exciting 3-day festival celebrated with fun &fervor which coincides with Makara Sankranti festival, a harvest festival.
The festival brings together regional arts, crafts, cuisine and an array of national and international kites.
The Kite festival will have participation from 16 countries like Indonesia, Switzerland, Australia, Sri Lanka, Canada,Cambodia, Scotland, Thailand, Korea, Philippines, Vietnam,Malaysia, Italy, Taiwan, South Africa & Netherlands having (40 ) International & ( 50 ) National kite flyers and a special night-flying event is scheduled. The 3 days of kite flying will be hosted at the Parade Grounds, Secunderabad on 13 th , 14 th and
15 th January, 2024. Different types of kites with huge sizes will be flown during the festival thus making the sky more colourful. Various cultural programmes will also be organized promoting the local culture of the State. Apart from the kite festival, Sweet festival is also being organized, food courts with various cuisines of Telangana, handicrafts & handlooms stalls will be showcased.
The citizens of Telangana & other parts are hereby invited to witness the enthralling experience of kite flying and cherish the delicious sweets & snacks during the 3 day period. Entry is free for all to witness the event at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad.
The frequency of Metro Rail and TSRTC bus services are increased during the three days period. Hence, the public are requested to utilise the said public transportation.
