Team Mangalore conquers the sky at Hong Kong International Kite Festival

Media Release

Mangalore, Oct 19: Team Mangalore, a city-based hobby group of kite flyers, on invitation from Hong Kong Youth Art Foundation and Southern District council of Hong Kong participated the Hong Kong International Kite Festival held on October 13 and 14 at Cyberfort Water Front, Hong Kong as representatives from India.

The Team participated in this mega Kite Festival from 11 AM to 5 PM local time at Hong Kong. The team consisting of Prashanth Upadhyaya, (ONGC-MRPL), Subhash Pai (ONGC-MRPL), Dinesh Holla and Shashank Shetty showcased some of the best kites to the people of Hong Kong and kitists of International fame from Japan and China also had participated in the event.

Team Mangalore kites such as Kathakali, Yakshagana,Gajaraja, Avatar Bird, Charlie, Owl, Deer, Pushpaka Vimana and the new creation “Garuda” and “Fire Devil Delta” got appreciation from the people of Hong Kong and fellow kite flyers of Japan and China. People from all age groups enjoyed this Festival.

The members of Kannada Sangha of Hong Kong also supported the team by their participation in large numbers and helped the team in the flying field. Many Indians residing in Hong Kong also appreciated the team.

The team conducted workshops for the children to make Indian Fighter kites. The organising committee chief Wandy Tsang, deputy chief Sasha and Financial Controller Ms.Wendy Kan appreciated the performance of the Team. Earlier ,Team Mangalore had participated in various International Kite Festivals held in France, Canada, UK, Hong Kong, Thailand, Korea, Sri Lanka and recently in Cervia, Italy and Dubai.

All in all, the team has once again showcased cultural heritage of India at Cyber fort Waterfronts of Hong Kong.