(Photo | P Ravikumar, EPS)
Each year, the skies over Chennai transform into a vibrant festival of colours. This is the time when the Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival unfurls its wings, turning the blue expanse above the Thiruvidanthai Beach into a lively canvas.
Nestled along the breezy shores of East Coast Road, near Kovalam, this festival is more than a celebration of kite flying .
It is a gathering of people of all stripes, a tradition now in its third consecutive year, where the joy of flight transcends differences.
Families, friends, and kite enthusiasts flock to the beach, ready to witness and partake in this annual spectacle.
There are 40 participants and around 250 kites from countries like Germany, France, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and India.
Traditional diamond-shaped kites, detailed with intricate designs, share the sky with modern marvels shaped like dragons, birds, and superheroes.
As the kites dance against the blue backdrop, participants see a new bond unfold, strangers exchange tips and tricks, children cheer as kites catch the wind.