Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Hyderabad Hosts International Kite & Sweet Festival
Hyderabad is hosting a big kite and sweets festival.
It started on January 13 and will go until January 15 at the Secunderabad Parade Ground.
People from 40 different countries and many Indian cities are flying kites of all shapes and sizes.
There are also 60 stalls selling different kinds of sweets.
The event is open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day.
After the kite festival, there will be hot air balloon rides from January 16 to 19 in the late afternoon and evening.
The police are making sure everyone is safe with tight security.
It's a fun event with lots of colorful kites and yummy sweets!
Hyderabad is hosting the International Kite & Sweet Festival from January 13 to 15 at Secunderabad Parade Ground.
The festival features 95 professional kite flyers from 40 countries and 55 national kite flyers from various Indian cities.
Kites of all shapes and sizes are being flown, with stalls showcasing unique designs from countries including Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, Nigeria, Canada, Japan, France, Italy, Russia, Switzerland, and Malaysia.
The event includes 60 stalls dedicated to a variety of sweets and is open to the public from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Hot air balloon rides will take place at the Parade Grounds from January 16 to 19, available in the late afternoon and evening from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
- Who
- Professional kite flyers from 40 countries and 55 national kite flyers
- What
- International Kite & Sweet Festival
- When
- January 13 to 15, with hot air balloon rides from January 16 to 19
- Where
- Secunderabad Parade Ground, Hyderabad
- Why
- To celebrate kite flying, showcase various types of kites, and offer a variety of sweets
- Event
- International Kite & Sweet Festival
- Location
- Secunderabad Parade Ground
- Dates
- January 13 to 15
- Participants
- 95 international and 55 national kite flyers
- Countries Represented
- 40 countries including Indonesia, Australia, Canada, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Portugal, Vietnam, Malaysia, Italy, Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine, France
- Event Timing
- 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Hot Air Balloon Rides
- January 16 to 19, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Security
- 200 police personnel
Sources
Hyderabad All Set For International Kite & Sweet Festival; Wind Conditions Ideal
Hyderabad: Traffic Curbs for International Kite festival at Parade Grounds
International Sweets and Kites Festival Launched in Secunderabad
Hot Air Balloon Ride Tickets Sell Out In Seconds
Hyderabadis Go Nostalgic About Patangs and Fun Times
Sankranti Rush Grips Nellore and Ongole
