History of Kite Flying Tradition on Independence Day
Aug 15, 2023, 04:28 IST
Trisha Pathak
The skies will be filled with kites on 15 August 2023 as India celebrates its 77th Independence Day. Here's all you need to know about the historical significance of the kite-flying tradition on Independence Day.
In 1927, India protested the Simon Commission and freedom fighters coined slogans like 'Go Back Simon.'
The protest became so widespread that people began writing slogans on kites and flying them in the skies. Since then, kite flying has become integral to India's freedom history.
Flying a kite on India's Independence Day is a symbol of freedom. People fly kites on their terraces to express their patriotism for the nation.
Kite flying is popular in north Indian cities, especially Lucknow and Delhi. Every year, there are several kite flying competitions organised on Independence Day.
The Lal Kuan Kite Market in Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, is famous for its diverse kite designs, ranging between ₹2 to ₹300.