Taking Over The Sky: A Colourful Riot at the International Kite Festival 2019

One of the most awaited Indian events, International Kite Festival attracts people from all across the globe. This 9-day festival kicked off with much enthusiasm in Ahmedabad, Gujarat this year, showcasing a number of beautiful and distinctive kites.

Recognised globally for its uniqueness and exceptional vibrancy, this festival witnesses number of kite artists who showcase their skills in a friendly competition.

This event kicked off on January 6 at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad and will end on January 14.

Take a look:

Huge kites fly during International kite festival in Ahmadabad, India, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. Kite flyers from various countries and across India are participating in the festival that is annually held on the Sabarmati riverfront here. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Colourful kites decked up the skies in Ahmedabad.

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An Indian man takes a photograph of a huge kite during International kite festival in Ahmadabad, India, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. Kite flyers from various countries and across India are participating in the festival that is annually held on the Sabarmati riverfront here. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Kites in the shape of animals also featured at the event.

Indians watch a huge kite fly during International kite festival in Ahmadabad, India, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. Kite flyers from various countries and across India are participating in the festival that is annually held on the Sabarmati riverfront here. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

This kite was the ‘Star attraction’ at the International Kite Festival 2019.

Huge kites fly during International kite festival in Ahmadabad, India, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. Kite flyers from various countries and across India are participating in the festival that is annually held on the Sabarmati riverfront here. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

The kites of cartoon caricatures totally stole the show!

A huge Turkish kite flies during International kite festival in Ahmadabad, India, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. Kite flyers from various countries and across India are participating in the festival that is annually held on the Sabarmati riverfront here. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

This event witnessed kite flyers from 45 countries across the world. WOW!

With these beautiful and vibrant kites gracing the skies in Ahmedabad, this would be a truly mesmerising experience.

PHOTO CREDITS: news18.com