FESTIVAL OF WIND AND KITE IN VILLA DE LEYVA!

Festival of Wind and Kite in Villa de Leyva! 

In August, I called in Colombia Month kites due to strong winds at this time, the skies of Villa de Leyva is full of dots of many colors that move in all directions by the wind. 

In the beautiful colonial setting of Villa de Leyva Festival of Wind and Kite, during which the participants not only have fun but also have the opportunity to observe the professional contestants in the town square made ​​impressive showings are made, competing in different categories. 

History of Kites 

Kites have accompanied man throughout more than 25 centuries. 

The story goes that the idea of ​​comets born in China where they were used in religious, metaphysical, artistic, military and scientific activities 

Origins of the Festival 

The event was born on August 7, 1975 and since that time has been conducted every year. 

The story goes that in 1980 kite models in Europe and America brought: deltas do not need glue or winds, acrobatic two or four strings to juggle and three-dimensional geometric. After this, in Villa de Leyva began arriving international tourists.

Skills Festival 

The Festival takes place over three days. Saturday is called "soft day" during which participants compete in the following categories: 

• HandMade Kite, 

• night flight 

• kite art 

• kite show 

• Children sport kite, 

• vertical flight, etc. 

On Sunday, the town square is completely full, because it is the "strong day" and the most expected competencies for the public: 

• Individual flight 

• far flight, 

• giant comets 

• flight equipment. 

The Festival brings together fans, producers, experts on comets and lovers of this sport that full of emotions, enjoy the happiness of playing and for a moment, become children.