Derana International Kite Festival to commence today

Derana International Kite Festival to commence today

August 20, 2017   12:18 pm

The much anticipated Derana International Kite Festival organized by Lokaya saha lokayo in collaboration with TV Derana will take flight at the Galle Face Green today (20).

The annual event that attracts kite enthusiasts from across the globe will host a multinational group of contestants who will be judged under 06 categories. It has been reported that over 3000 contestants will be present at the event. 

The Festival will host contestants from China, Hong-Kong, South Korea, Philippines, Malaysia, Czech Republic, Australia, Morocco, France and Thailand who have travelled to the island nation to be a part of vibrant event. 

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