International Kite festival gets underway

Belgaum (Kar), Jan 16 (PTI): Scores of kites of variousshapes and colours today soared to the skies as theInternational Kite Festival got underway at nearby Nanawadi.

A ship, an anaconda and a tiger, among others, were thekites which enthralled onlookers.

The event witnessed participation of both national andinternational kite flying teams, including those from UK,France, Germany, Canada and the Netherlands.

An all-women Indian team also displayed their skills byflying their kites during the event.

An all-night kite flying event has also been featuredin the programme.