It was a privilege few kite teams in the world will ever earn: performing at a national ceremony attended by the Prime Minister of India, on the 75th anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose hoisting the Tricolour over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Fly360 was that team. This is the story of three days of preparation, Z-level security, and one of the most patriotic aerial kite shows in Indian history.
The Historical Moment: PM Modi Renames the Islands
On the 75th anniversary of Netaji Bose hoisting the Indian flag over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 1943, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to honour that legacy. Three iconic islands were renamed: Ross Island became Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep; Neil Island became Shaheed Dweep; and Havelock Island became Swaraj Dweep — fulfilling a promise Netaji himself had made decades earlier. Fly360 was honoured to be part of this historic occasion, commissioned to add a sky-high dimension to the celebration.
Three Days of Preparation Under Z-Level Security
Fly360’s team arrived three days before the event — enough time for rigorous trial runs aligned precisely with the event itinerary. The security operation was unlike anything the team had experienced: navy ships patrolled the waters, network jammers were active throughout the stay (no outside calls, no social media), and entire sections of the islands were closed. Not a single photograph or video could be taken before or after the event. Z-level security protocols were in effect at all times. The scale of the security itself communicated the significance of what was about to happen.
The Kite Arsenal: Engineering Patriotism at 300 Feet
The brief was clear: every kite had to honour the Tricolour and the legacy of Netaji. Fly360’s design response was comprehensive. The aerial display included: a 100-piece Indian flag kite train stretching across the sky on a single line; custom 3D heart-shaped tricolour kites; tricolour delta kites in formation; large tricolour inflatable lifters; a 3D inflatable tiger (India’s national animal); a custom portrait kite of Netaji Bose; and a 3D tricolour fish. Each kite was engineered from industrial ripstop nylon with carbon fibre spars — designed to perform reliably in the coastal winds of the Andaman Sea.
The Result: A Massive Success
The event unfolded exactly as planned — the mark of preparation that left no room for error. The aerial display complemented the official renaming ceremony, adding colour, movement, and patriotic energy to a moment that will be recorded in Indian history. For Fly360 — a company whose mission since 1996 has been to keep the art of kite flying alive and relevant at the highest levels — this event represented the ultimate proof of what precision kite engineering, executed by a team committed to cultural excellence, can achieve.
Fly360 and Government Kite Events: A Track Record of Delivery
The Andaman commission was not an isolated moment. Fly360 under Nisarg Shah has delivered kite events for Gujarat Tourism at Suvali Beach, for the Election Commission of India’s voter awareness programmes in Karnataka, for Gujarat Day celebrations at the Sabarmati Riverfront, and for institutions and tourism boards across India. If you are planning a government event that requires a sky-high aerial dimension — Fly360 has the credentials, the equipment, and the operational discipline to deliver it flawlessly.
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What an extraordinary event! The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are one of India’s most pristine territories and bringing a world-class kite event here sends a powerful message about the islands’ potential as a cultural and eco-tourism destination. The PM’s presence made it a truly historic occasion. Fly360 should be very proud of what they achieved here!
I live in Port Blair and attended this event — it was the most spectacular thing I have ever seen on these islands. The Indian flag train kite flying over the azure waters of the Andaman Sea was indescribably beautiful and patriotic. Fly360 put Andaman on the kite world map. Please come back and make this an annual tradition!
As someone who studies island tourism in Australia, the concept of using a kite festival to spotlight a remote island destination is genius. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have such a unique natural and cultural environment but they remain underexplored by international tourists. A flagship kite event with the right marketing could put these islands on the world tourism map permanently!
Reading this on Republic Day and feeling so patriotic! The Indian flag kite flying at Andaman during this event is one of the most moving images I have ever seen. The idea of connecting India’s outermost territories to the mainland through cultural events like kite festivals is deeply symbolic. Fly360 is doing nation-building work through art. Jai Hind!
Six years on and the Andaman kite event still comes up in conversations about the best cultural moments the islands have witnessed! Fly360 set a benchmark here that has not been surpassed. The photographs are still shared widely every Independence Day. Come back to Andaman, Fly360 — the islands are waiting for a repeat performance!