DRMumbai: The ever-popular Thailand International Kite Festival is set to take to the skies from March 23 to 25 at the Army Non-Commissioned Officer School, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. This year, the event will see 20 teams from many different countries, including Switzerland, Germany and France.
Among the displays of beautiful kites from all over the world will include giant kites in the shapes of superheroes and cartoon characters as well as geometric forms. In addition, there is a stunning musical performance of revolution kites and a show of stunt kites with fliers who will compete to show off their high-speed flying skills.
Visitors will get a chance to watch Chula and Pak Pao show of unique Thai kites dancing in the sky, accompanied by Thai classical music Pi Phatensemble. Ringside Kite Tour allows tourists to see kites in the field, stay at close range to the kites, take photos and watch world-class kite flyers. One can try a hand at making, drawing and painting a kite at the Kite Kid Paint corner, create a limited edition of art pieces at the Do It Yourself (DIY) section, or learn how to make a boomerang and learn how to throw it at the Boomerang Workshop.
One can also visit the Wind Garden to see how professionals decorate a ground with wind-playing arts like kites and materials that can be moved by wind, sound producing pieces like turbines, mobiles, bells, etc. Visitors can relish signature dishes at any of the food trucks present at the venue and enjoy light music and relaxing ambiance of Hua Hin.
