The skies over Thiruvidanthai Beach will display a dazzling splash of colours as the fourth edition of the Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival would be held from August 14 to 17.Set against the backdrop of the sparkling ECR shoreline, the four-day celebration will welcome kite flyers from across the globe. Adding to the excitement, this year’s highlight will be a unique kite inspired by the Tamil alphabets. The event is being organised by Global Media Box, in association with Tamil Nadu Tourism.“This year, visitors will be treated to a one-of-a-kind Tamil Alphabet kite,” said Benedict Savio, Founder of the Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival, and Event Director at Global Media Box. “Another major attraction will be Vietnam’s Traditional Flute Kite, which produces a melodious flute sound as it soars into the sky,” he added.“Kite teams from France, Switzerland, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and India will showcase their skills and creativity,” Mr. Savio added. He also explained that these kites are specially designed and crafted after lot of research. “Each of them are priced between Rs.1 lakh to Rs.3 lakh and some kites are even more expensive,” he said. The kite festival will be open to visitors from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM.The Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival aims to evolve into a global extravaganza, with plans to host the World Kite Show Championship in the coming years, bringing together participants from over 40 countries.Published - August 13, 2025 11:52 pm IST