Kite Flying Competition

Kite Flying Competition

Date: 23 October 2026

Date: 23 October 2026

Registration starts: 9:00 AM

Competition time: 12:00 noon onwards

Location: Mynni Mawbri

Eligibility & Participation

• Open to citizens of West Khasi Hills, South West Khasi Hills and Eastern West Khasi Hills.
• Participants may enter individually or as a team of up to two persons per kite: one flyer and one helper.
• Registration is compulsory.

Competition Categories

• Kite that flies the highest
• Most Beautiful / Creative Kite – hand-made design, theme and colours
• Biggest / Smallest Kite that actually flies

Kite and Safety Rules

• Only paper, cloth, plastic, bamboo or wooden sticks are allowed for kite construction.
• Plastic, metal wire and nylon manjha are prohibited.
• Only plain cotton thread is allowed.
• Glass-coated manjha, Chinese plastic string and wire are strictly prohibited.
• Use of a banned string will result in immediate disqualification.
• Motors, drones and other powered devices may not be used to lift a kite.
• Organisers may inspect the string before flying.

Flying Rules

• Each participant will be assigned a marked flying area or box.
• Time limit: 20–30 minutes per round.
• The kite must take off from the ground within four attempts; otherwise, that round is over.
• Participants must not intentionally touch another person’s kite or string.

Disclaimer

• The organisers are not responsible for any injury, loss or damage during the event.
• By registering, participants agree to comply with all competition rules.

Prizes: Attractive cash prizes and certificates.

Contacts: 8794255793 / 9366316470

Register for Kite Flying Competition