Kites have a universal fascination, no one can resist the exhilaration of using the wind to defy gravity and make a man made object fly. It is an interest that goes back thousands of years and kites today have developed into many forms and uses throughout the world. The inaugural function of the “Kerala Kite Festival“  was a riot of colours as Kites of different hues and shapes took to the skies. Ernakulam District Collector M Beena inaugurated the festival by flying a kite.

The three-day fest is being organised by the Rotary club of Cochin Lords in  association with District Tourism Promotion council at Munambam beach,  the new tourist destination.  Professional kite flyers from Ahmedabad,  Hyderabad, Mangalore and Jaipur are participating in the festival.

Rajesh Nair, President of the Rotary club of Cochin Lords, said during the  festival, being held at the beach, a three hour stage performance  showcasing culture and heritage of Kerala would be held. ‘Free kite making  workshops’ would be held for children. The event is being dedicated for  ’End Polio Now‘ campaign, a global Rotary initiative to eradicate polio.

Kerala Kite Festival, an unique initiative of Rotary Club of Cochin Lords in  association with DTPC is organizing this event at Munambam Beach, the  new tourist destination, near Cherai beach promoted by DTPC, recently.

Details :

Dates : January 22,23,24 2010

Venue : Munambam Beach , Cherai

Timings : 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Contact:  Mr. Rao , +91 9895455115

To add festive atmosphere, from 6.30 onwards there will be packed 3 hour stage performances showcasing culture and heritage of kerala show by Colors of Music, besides having some finest programmes like Rock shows, Students from different schools performing group dances, Kite Poems, Kite games etc. The festival will also welcome a spectacular array of air creations including larger-than-life Kathakali and Indian goddesses and free children’s kite- making workshops. This apart, festival also has an array of appetizing food and drink available in the food court at the venue. KKF officials expect that around 25000 people will visit “Munambam” beach during this time.