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Monday, 13 January 2025

KiteLife Foundation in Telangana International Kite Festival 2025

This is the first time KiteLife is invited to TIKF since its begining. Mr Pavan Solanki, a dear friend, co-kiter, organizer is the key to TIKF. Many friends around the world of kiting circuit were there. Old friends and few new faces were seen out there other than the regular companionship, fellowship and friendship. 

Friendship bands 



The Festival held on the Krishna Rao Parade Ground witnesses the huge  gathering. It says unlike in the past, this year kiters had a good wind. Wind how ever, showing ita colors giving many time kiters run foe their mill of kites. Often surpassing the expectations. 


The fest ran for 3 days was overwhelming experience to all the kiters, and we being a new had a good time. 

 




We were received by the host, Shri Prabhakar and the team at the airport was really appreciated. 



Evening on the same day, a tour was organised to see Charminar and around. Hyderbad, where I am visiting after 29 years. I came here when I was with Gemini TV. 



Site seeing is another affectionate part of our travel and part of kite festivals wherever. This gives an understanding of heritage. 

The rush of charminar.

The kite group 



The Golkonda Scenic Narration.


Srinavas Garu.


Reiki and Weislaw Poland Indonesian buddies


New friends from South Africa 
Jacky and daniel.

Hurray - with our arch kite.


Buddies Jo from Melbourne, and Fed from Canada.


Fred's Bubbles 

New friendship meets at 
Kite festivals always. 

Bubbles are another activity we do. 
Guided by Fred Taylor, Bubble Guru.
Spectators go gung-ho. Irrespective of any age.








With Dr Surya Kiran, Tourism Officer Telengana. 



Where ever Malayalees are, they found to be dearly. That too another malayalee family Cheering for us. 
Yet another cap of finding new friends. 

Heritage n Museums 

Bhudhavana Ecstasy 


Pavan n wife.

Abhi made new friends.

Gulermi n Sandra from Italy.




Nagarjuna Hill 

Our kite luggage 



Aliya from Indonesia. 

With Kadek, Bali.

Nitesh's mono act with a Rooster surrounded by
Likers 


Our Kite Theyyam with Minister Tourism. 





Our butterfly 

In the field.

Nettipattam 


Nettipattam



Mr. Sudesh from Srilanka, Director Movies.



Theyyam Kite 

Kodimaram Kite 


With Pavan in the field.


Happily with festival
Appreciation to Pavaan Solanki. 


Thank you buddy.



More pictures in next post.




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