Lisakovsk's 'Celestial Wanderers': A Kite Festival That Soars

Lisakovsk Hosts Colorful Kite Festival: Handmade Kites Take Flight. Lisakovsk, Kazakhstan – The annual "Celestial Wanderers" kite festival filled the skies above Lisakovsk with vibrant colors. The event, a testament to community spirit and creativity, saw children of all ages compete with kites they had painstakingly crafted themselves. "The main condition is that the kites must be handmade," explained one organizer. The competition was fierce, with judges assessing both the originality of the designs and the altitude reached. Twelve-year-old Mikhail Shursin, a three-time participant, proudly displayed his kite, "Casper." "My grandpa helped launch it, and my mom helped sew it," he said. Prizes, generously donated by local sponsors, included bicycles and roller skates, rewarding both the young engineers and their supportive families. The festival successfully provided a fun, creative outlet for children, diverting them from screens and fostering family togetherness.