Sydney's Kite Flying Festival refreshes memories of 'basant' in Pakistan

Some people say that kite flying is a forgotten sport in Pakistan, but the presence of Pakistani community in the Kite Flying Festival in Sydney last week proved otherwise. People are still excited and hopeful that the sport will return to the country and the celebrations will be bigger than before. In this podcast, you will listen to the voices of people from multicultural background sharing their thoughts and experiences of kite flying in their countries.

People engaged in kite flying at the Kite Flying Festival in Castle Hill Showground Source: Nida Tahseen

Kite Flying Festival in Castle Hill Showground Source: Nida Tahseen

Pakistani family enjoying the festivities of kite flying at the Kite Flying Festival in Castle Hill Showground Source: Nida Tahseen

Indian family posing with their fancy kite at the Kite Flying Festival in Castle Hill Showground Source: Vatsal Patel

Dharmista and Lizz enjoying kite flying at the Kite Flying Festival Source: Nida Tahseen