Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Hyderabad Kite Festival Concludes with Massive Crowds
The International Kite and Sweets Festival in Hyderabad is a big celebration that just ended.
It happened over three days at the Parade Grounds in Secunderabad.
Lots of people came to see kites shaped like dragons, dolphins, and cartoon characters flown by experts from different countries and parts of India.
There were also traditional dances, music, and yummy sweets from different places.
The festival was organized by the Telangana Tourism Department and was a big hit with over 200,000 visitors in the first two days alone.
The International Kite and Sweets Festival concluded on January 15th, drawing massive crowds to the Parade Grounds in Secunderabad.
Over 200,000 visitors attended the festival in the first two days, with a significant influx expected on the final day.
The event featured 40 international kite flyers from 19 countries and 55 national participants from 15 Indian states.
Kites were designed in creative shapes like dragons, dolphins, and cartoon characters, captivating audiences.
The festival included cultural programs such as traditional dances, folk performances, and musical acts, along with a variety of traditional sweets and handicrafts.
- Who
- Organized by Telangana Tourism Department, featuring international and national kite flyers, and attended by city residents.
- What
- International Kite and Sweets Festival, part of Sankranthi celebrations, showcasing kite flying and cultural performances.
- When
- January 13-15, concluding on the final day.
- Where
- Parade Grounds in Secunderabad, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To celebrate Sankranthi with a focus on kite flying, cultural performances, and traditional sweets.
- Event
- International Kite and Sweets Festival
- Location
- Parade Grounds, Secunderabad
- Dates
- January 13-15
- Attendance
- Over 200,000 in first two days
- International Participants
- 40 kite flyers from 19 countries
- National Participants
- 55 kite enthusiasts from 15 Indian states
- Theme
- Celebrate the Sky
- Organizer
- Telangana Tourism Department