BELAGAVI
Tourists visiting Belagavi these days have an added attraction as the Belgaum International Kite Festival (BIKF) is underway.
Inaugurated on Saturday morning, the festival will be held for four days till January 24. The four-day festival is being held at Malini city, Old PB Road, about 2 kms away from the Shahpur Khade Bazaar.
Regional Commissioner MG Hiremath inaugurated the festival in presence of Belagavi South MLA Abhay Patil.
While Belagavi is experiencing the clear skies and pleasant weather these days, 25 international Indian kite flyers from six states across the nation accompanied by 8 foreign flyers will be entertaining the visitors.
With salubrious climate in the region these days, tourists have a great opportunity have an exhilarating experience witnessing the festival.
“This is the 11th year in succession. The festival is being held and is intended at attracting the tourists from Goa and Maharashtra region. Apart from entertaining the visitors, the festival has also helped in promoting Belagavi market,” said MLA Abhay, the guiding force behind the festival.
