Annual Thaipongal" air Kite Festival has commenced at Valvettithurai Uthayasuriyan beach on today amid large number of crowd. The event organized 'Valvai Vikneswara community centre' is expected to attract large number of crowd to the beach, as more number kites than earlier expected to participate in this competition.
The event, headed by Mr.Gengaruban, commenced at about 1430 hours where Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic resources development Minister Mahintha Amrawira participates as Chief Guest and Northern provincial council member Mr.M.K.Sivajilingam participates as Special guest.
More than 20 kites of various designs and multiple colours had so far beautified the sky and many more standing by to fly.
It may be noted that on last year more 60 kites of all shapes, colours, sizes with dimensions had taken part in the competition, where giant shape lizard secured the first place in that great kite festival.
Following the kite festival, a musical programme of TN musician is to take place till late night.
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