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The Telangana government is keen on cashing in on the tradition of kite-flying and is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the resounding success of the second International Kite Festival, which will be during January 14-15 next year. 

The Telangana government is keen on cashing in on the tradition of kite-flying and is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the resounding success of the second International Kite Festival, which will be during January 14-15 next year.

The Department of Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture and Incredible India team have joined hands with the Aga Khan Academy to conduct the kite festival on the 100-acre Aga Khan Academy campus.

The government is expecting a footfall of 25,000. More than 50 countries have been approached. Forty kite-flying clubs from foreign countries and 20 from India would be showcasing their kite-flying skills.

The Royal Kite Flyers Club of India (RKFCI) would be providing expertise and knowledge.

As a prelude to the festival, kite-flying display would take place in the city on January 12, which would be followed with an inclusive pre-festival programme for government as well as private school children.

The programme would include workshops on kite-making, paper craft, origami and quilling, apart from presentations and exhibitions.

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