The event was held at the Carpe Diem School sports ground, as an initiative of the parents and teachers of the school.
The unpleasant weather conditions however, kept most prospective kite flyers at home. A few youngsters pitched to take part in the kite flying competition, which unfortunately had to be cancelled, said Liza de Witt, an organiser of the event.
According to De Witt, the school will definitely keep this festival on its yearly calendar. "We are actually working on the idea to start a club for children who would like to learn more about kite flying," said De Witt. "There are enough enthusiasts in the area."
Kite master Greg Mountjoy, from Knysna, gave workshops over the last two weeks on how to build your own kite. He donated two templates for the school with which they can help the children make their own kites, said De Witt.
Mountjoy and other kite flyers will attend the Cape Town International Kite Competition this weekend. On his way back to Knysna, he will give a demonstration to the Carpe Diem pupils.
Tickets (R20 each) for a chance to win a stunt kite are still available at Carpe Diem, until the end of next week. For information contact Liza de Witt on 071 220 5771.
The rainy weather last Saturday created a small window of opportunity for die-hard kite flyers like Greg Mountjoy to do their thing. Photo: Myron Rabinowitz
ARTICLE: MYRON RABINOWITZ, GEORGE HERALD JOURNALIST
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