On 15 August 1947, India became free. Every year since, the nation marks that freedom with flag hoisting, parades, and patriotic songs. Fly360 marks it differently: by filling the sky. Here are three ways to celebrate Independence Day with kites that go far beyond what a traditional programme can offer.
The History: Kites and Independence Day Go Back to 1927
Kite flying and India’s independence movement share a documented history. In 1927, protesters flew kites carrying the slogan “Go Back Simon” — a message aimed at the Simon Commission that had excluded Indians from discussions about their own constitutional future. From that moment, the kite became a symbol of resistance, aspiration, and freedom in India. Flying kites on Independence Day is not a modern novelty; it is a tradition that stretches back to the freedom struggle itself.
Way 1: Fly360's Designer Kite Flying Show
Why fly ordinary kites when the sky can carry something extraordinary? Fly360’s Independence Day kite flying show deploys the full range of custom patriotic kites: 100-piece Indian flag kite trains, tricolour delta formations, 3D heart-shaped tricolour kites, stunt kites performing choreographed aerobatics to patriotic music, and large inflatable lifters that rise 300 feet into the sky. Fly360’s 100-piece Indian flag kite train was one of the installations PM Narendra Modi flew at the Gujarat International Kite Festival on the Sabarmati Riverfront — a credential no other kite operator in India can match.
Way 2: LED Night Kite Flying Show
India’s love of kites should not end at sunset. Fly360’s LED night kite show transforms the Independence Day evening sky into a glowing aerial artwork. LED-equipped kites trace tricolour patterns in the dark — saffron, white, and green light trails against a night sky — in a display that photographs and videos beautifully, generating organic social media coverage that extends the event’s reach far beyond the crowd present. Night kite shows are Fly360’s most requested Independence Day service, particularly for housing societies, hotels, corporate campuses, and open-air venues.
Way 3: Modern Kite Making Workshop
The most participatory Independence Day kite experience is the Fly360 kite making workshop: every participant designs and builds their own patriotic kite, then flies it into the sky together. For children, it is an aerodynamics and art lesson. For adults, it is a return to something simple and joyful. For the event organiser, it is the kind of hands-on crowd engagement that social media algorithms reward. Fly360 has run workshops for 20 to 1,017 participants simultaneously — the latter setting a Limca Book of Records.
What a timely and inspiring article! Kite flying on Independence Day is such a deeply rooted tradition in India and this piece beautifully explains why. The sight of the tricolour kites filling the sky on 15 August is genuinely moving. I work at the district collectorate in Lucknow and we are planning a kite event for next year using some ideas from this article. Jai Hind!
What a timely and inspiring article! Kite flying on Independence Day is such a deeply rooted tradition in India and this piece beautifully explains why. The sight of the tricolour kites filling the sky on 15 August is genuinely moving. I work at the district collectorate in Lucknow and we are planning a kite event for next year using some ideas from this article. Jai Hind!
What a timely and inspiring article! Kite flying on Independence Day is such a deeply rooted tradition in India and this piece beautifully explains why. The sight of the tricolour kites filling the sky on 15 August is genuinely moving. I work at the district collectorate in Lucknow and we are planning a kite event for next year using some ideas from this article. Jai Hind!
Growing up in Old Delhi, Independence Day kite flying on rooftops was the event of the year! Entire neighbourhoods would participate and the competitive spirit combined with the patriotic fervour was electric. This article brought back so many memories. The suggestion to organise community kite events with a patriotic theme is excellent — will propose it to our RWA!
Growing up in Old Delhi, Independence Day kite flying on rooftops was the event of the year! Entire neighbourhoods would participate and the competitive spirit combined with the patriotic fervour was electric. This article brought back so many memories. The suggestion to organise community kite events with a patriotic theme is excellent — will propose it to our RWA!
Every Independence Day my family flies tricolour kites from our rooftop in Jaipur. It is more than a tradition — it is a living connection to the freedom struggle. This article perfectly captures why this practice is so meaningful. The ideas for how corporates and communities can use kite events to commemorate the day are very creative and actionable. Vande Mataram!
Every Independence Day my family flies tricolour kites from our rooftop in Jaipur. It is more than a tradition — it is a living connection to the freedom struggle. This article perfectly captures why this practice is so meaningful. The ideas for how corporates and communities can use kite events to commemorate the day are very creative and actionable. Vande Mataram!
Growing up in Old Delhi, Independence Day kite flying on rooftops was the event of the year! Entire neighbourhoods would participate and the competitive spirit combined with the patriotic fervour was electric. This article brought back so many memories. The suggestion to organise community kite events with a patriotic theme is excellent — will propose it to our RWA!
Every Independence Day my family flies tricolour kites from our rooftop in Jaipur. It is more than a tradition — it is a living connection to the freedom struggle. This article perfectly captures why this practice is so meaningful. The ideas for how corporates and communities can use kite events to commemorate the day are very creative. Vande Mataram!
Independence Day kite festivals in Chennai have been growing in scale every year and articles like this one are helping spread awareness of the tradition to states where it is less common. The southern states have their own Independence Day celebrations but rooftop kite flying is less prevalent here. After reading this, I am inspired to start one in my neighbourhood!
Independence Day kite festivals in Chennai have been growing in scale every year and articles like this one are helping spread awareness of the tradition to states where it is less common. The southern states have their own Independence Day celebrations but rooftop kite flying is less prevalent here. After reading this, I am inspired to start one in my neighbourhood!
Independence Day kite festivals in Chennai have been growing in scale every year and articles like this one are helping spread awareness of the tradition to states where it is less common. The southern states have their own Independence Day celebrations but rooftop kite flying is less prevalent here. After reading this, I am inspired to start one in my neighbourhood!
Beautifully written patriotic piece! The connection between kite flying and freedom — the kite soaring unbound in the open sky — is such a powerful metaphor for independence. We organised a community kite event in our Pune housing society this year inspired by Fly360 content and it was spectacular. Over 200 families participated. Thank you for the inspiration!
Beautifully written patriotic piece! The connection between kite flying and freedom — the kite soaring unbound in the open sky — is such a powerful metaphor for independence. We organised a community kite event in our Pune housing society this year inspired by Fly360 content and it was spectacular. Over 200 families participated. Thank you for the inspiration!
Beautifully written patriotic piece! The connection between kite flying and freedom — the kite soaring unbound in the open sky — is such a powerful metaphor for independence. We organised a community kite event in our Pune housing society this year and it was spectacular. Over 200 families participated. Thank you for the inspiration!
This article is a perennial favourite in our family — we reread it every Independence Day for inspiration! The creative ideas for tricolour kite decorations and competitive events have made our annual rooftop celebration better every year. Fly360 has truly elevated the humble kite into a symbol of national pride. Wonderful work as always!
This article is a perennial favourite in our family — we reread it every Independence Day for inspiration! The creative ideas for tricolour kite decorations and competitive events have made our annual rooftop celebration better every year. Fly360 has truly elevated the humble kite into a symbol of national pride. Wonderful work as always!
This article is a perennial favourite in our family — we reread it every Independence Day for inspiration! The creative ideas for tricolour kite decorations and competitive events have made our annual rooftop celebration better every year. Fly360 has truly elevated the humble kite into a symbol of national pride. Wonderful work as always!