Skyward Celebration: A Global Festival of Kites in Ahmedabad

The International Kite Festival 2026 in Ahmedabad was a vibrant blend of politics and diplomacy, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. With displays from 135 international flyers and kites bearing messages of unity, the festival showcased the rich culture and artistry of kite-making.

The International Kite Festival 2026 illuminated Ahmedabad's skies with a dazzling array of colorful kites, highlighting an artistic and diplomatic blend as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz launched the event.

The festival at Sabarmati Riverfront displayed kites carrying messages of universal harmony and national pride, with Modi and Merz engaging in kite flying amid a vibrant setting.

The event hosted 135 international participants from 50 countries, turning the skies into a canvas of cultural exchange, while on the ground, traditional performances entertained a crowd hungry for both spectacle and substance.

(With inputs from agencies.)