First Kite Festival and Competition in Mauritius: Soaring High with the President

The beautiful island of Mauritius celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence with a spectacular and unforgettable event: the first-ever National Kite Festival. This exhilarating and vibrant event was brought to life by the dedicated and passionate team at FLY360, a kite festival organizer with an impressive track record of spreading the joy of kite flying across international borders. In this article, we'll take you on a journey through this extraordinary kite festival, sharing the inspirational story of how FLY360 revived a lost tradition and created a truly magical experience for the people of Mauritius.

With vast experience in the world of kite making and flying, FLY360 was the perfect partner to help bring the kite festival to life in Mauritius. Their skilled team of kite experts worked tirelessly to ensure that the event was a resounding success, showcasing their dedication to their craft and their commitment to spreading the joy of kite flying around the world.

The FLY360 team embarked on a seven-day trip to Mauritius, allowing ample time to plan, prepare, and fine-tune every detail of the kite festival. Their mission? To revive the forgotten tradition of kite making and flying among the people of Mauritius, creating an annual event that would bring joy and excitement to people of all ages.

Before the big day, the FLY360 team conducted numerous kite flying trial runs at La Prairie, the chosen location for the kite festival. This picturesque open beach provided the perfect backdrop for the event, with its strong winds allowing the kites to soar majestically into the sky.

FLY360's consulting team provided invaluable guidance to the event team, sharing their wisdom and insights from previous kite festivals. Their advice ensured that every aspect of the event ran smoothly, resulting in a truly unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

The State Bank of Mauritius shared FLY360's vision for the kite festival, generously providing funding and support to bring the event to life. Their backing played a crucial role in the success of the festival, allowing FLY360 to create a truly magical experience for the people of Mauritius.

The kite festival consisted of two main segments: a kite competition for local participants, and a kite flying show performed by FLY360 members. The event kicked off with locals registering for the competition, displaying their self-made kites with pride and excitement.

As participants arrived at the festival, they were greeted by an explosion of colour, with bright, vibrant tents adorned with designer kites created by the talented FLY360 team. These stunning kites, available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colours, added an extra layer of excitement and magic to the event.

As the competition began, the founder and directors of FLY360, Ashok Shah and Nisarg Shah, joined the panel of judges to select the winners. With the high level of talent and creativity on display, the judges faced a challenging task in choosing the top three kites in each of the three contest categories: basic diamond kites, "Patang" kites, and "Box Kites."

The President of Mauritius, attended the kite festival, showing his support for the event by flying a kite alongside the FLY360 team members. His presence at the festival highlighted the strong ties between Mauritius and India, adding an extra layer of significance to the event.

Selecting the winners of the kite competition proved to be an extremely difficult task for the judges, as the enthusiasm and talent of the local participants exceeded all expectations. Despite the decline in the kite flying tradition in recent years, the festival clearly demonstrated that the people of Mauritius were more than ready to embrace and celebrate this beautiful art form once again.