Four-day Kite Festival a thumping success

The second Aspire International Kite Festival attracted more than 40,000 visitors, who enjoyed a wide range of technical feats showcased by some of the world’s best professional kite flyers.

The festival drew to a close on Friday evening, capping a “unique spectacle and four remarkable days of kite flying”, Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) said in a statement.

“For four days, the second Aspire International Kite Festival in Aspire Park proved to be a wonderful and vibrant atmosphere. Visitors were able to enjoy a hugely varied programme of community events and activities, offering something for everyone and people of all ages,” the statement noted.