The crowd welcomed Lent on Philopappos Hill: Kites, Lenten foods, and traditional festivities
A large crowd celebrated Clean Monday at Philopappos Hill in Athens with kites and traditional Lenten foods in a festive atmosphere.
HEDNO: Caution when flying kites on Clean Monday – What to do if it gets caught in power lines
The Greek Electricity Distribution Network Operator warns citizens about the dangers of flying kites near power lines on Clean Monday, urging caution to prevent accidents.
Spring Festival Returns to Pakistan After Two Decades, Sky Filled with Kites
After 19 years, the Basant festival has returned to Lahore, Pakistan, celebrated from February 6 to 8 with vibrant kite flying events promoted by Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
After 19 years, kites are once again flown in Pakistan
American singer Brad Arnold of the rock band 3 Doors Down has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.
Punjab's sky filled with kites after 18 years of prohibition
Punjab is experiencing a vibrant resurgence of kite flying after an 18-year ban on the practice was lifted.
Kites leave more than 34,000 families without electricity in Petrópolis and Teresópolis in 2025
In 2025, over 34,000 customers in Petrópolis and Teresópolis lost electricity due to kites hitting the power lines, with a total of 1,881 incidents reported across the state, an 8% increase from the previous year.
Children find body while playing in wooded area of Benedito Bentes, Maceió
A group of children found a decomposing body while flying kites in a wooded area of Benedito Bentes, Maceió.