Hyderabad: Worldwide Kite and Candy Competition, Scorching Air Balloon Competition and a high-tech Drone Present to be occasions for upcoming Sankranthi in Telangana. As a part of it Telangana Tourism Growth Company has issued a strict advisory banning the usage of nylon manja throughout kite flying, citing severe security issues. Amongst kites, Hanuman kites are a shocking component for individuals of Hyderabad.
Officers warned that flying kites with nylon thread in giant public gatherings may cause deadly accidents to infants, youngsters and the aged.
“The ban shall be enforced on the Worldwide Kite Competition at Secunderabad Parade Grounds, with checks at entry factors to make sure guests carry solely cotton thread. With lakhs of individuals anticipated to attend, the Tourism Division is coordinating with ride-hailing companies resembling Uber and Rapido to supply discounted rides, together with devoted pick-up and drop factors to ease site visitors and crowd motion, mentioned TGTDC Managing Director Kranti Valluru.
Tourism and Tradition Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, addressing a press briefing, mentioned tourism is just not merely leisure however a key driver of financial and social growth, producing income, international trade and large-scale employment. He mentioned the federal government can be leveraging Hydraa’s beautified lakes Bathukamma Kunta, Thammidi Kunta, Bumruk Dawla and Nalla Cheruvu by facilitating kite-flying alternatives at these places.
The Worldwide Kite Competition shall be held at Secunderabad Parade Grounds from January 13 to fifteen. This 12 months Hanuman kite shall be a shocking component. It can function 40 worldwide kite flyers from 19 international locations, together with Indonesia, Australia, Canada, Sri Lanka, Japan, France, Italy, Switzerland and Russia, together with 55 nationwide members from 15 Indian States. Night time flying shows, cultural performances highlighting Telangana’s conventional artwork types, round 100 handloom and handicraft stalls, and 60 meals courts providing regional cuisines shall be main sights. This 12 months, kite flyers from Algeria, Thailand and Australia have additionally joined the line-up, with kites permitted to fly as much as 25 ft. “We’re consultants in making, designing and understanding the aerodynamics of flying kites. Awita Kite flyers from France to go to this 12 months.” mentioned Pavan Solanki, a global kite flyer who commonly conducts kite-flying occasions in Telangana.
The Candy Competition, organised in collaboration with Tradition Language Indian Connections (CLIC), will showcase over 1,200 sorts of do-it-yourself sweets ready by individuals from completely different States and international locations settled in Hyderabad. Sindhi and Nagaland cuisines are new additions this 12 months. Ladies members shall be offered free stalls, and the earnings from these stalls shall be retained solely by them.
The Scorching Air Balloon Competition shall be held from January 16 to 18, that includes 15 worldwide balloons operated by groups from European international locations. Morning balloon rides will happen on the outskirts of Hyderabad, whereas night Night time Glow Balloon reveals shall be organised on the Parade Grounds.
Including to the festive buzz, a Drone Present shall be performed at Gachibowli Stadium on January 16 and 17. The present will function superior drones with multi-colour LED lights, aerial formations and FPV video feeds.
