The kite flying event on Saturday March 30, 2013 is branded ‘Kites In The Sky’ and is opened to kite flyers of all ages with several giveaways in numerous categories. Photo: Provided

The event is branded ‘Kites In The Sky’ and is opened to kite flyers of all ages with several giveaways in numerous categories.

For the first time since the event started more than five years ago, a special prize of $500 with be awarded to the school with the largest amount of participants (minimum of 10 persons) entering the competition.

Other prizes will be awarded for the Highest Flying Kite, Prettiest Kite, Largest Kite, Youngest Flyer, Best Local Kite, Longest Tail and Most Unusual Kite.

The fun starts at 11 A.M. with judging from 3 P.M.

Managing Director of Nagico Insurance BVI, Mr Shan Mohamed is the Chairman of the Rotary Club of Road Town’s Kite Flying Organizing Committee. “Kite Flying has been a longstanding family tradition in the Virgin Islands and the Rotary Club of Road Town is pleased to provide the enabling environment for families to spend time together."

Mr Mohamed stated that apart from the Kite Flying activities there will also be a play area for children and numerous other activities, including an Easter Egg Hunt.