January 13, 2010 > Kite Festival Kite Festival Submitted By Sandip Shah Photos By courtesy of Shashi Desai Kite flying is popular throughout the world, especially in Asia where the custom began more than 2,000 years ago. Makar Sankranti, India's Kite Festival is a joyful time. This festival marks the beginning of our sun's movement into the northern hemisphere and the retreat of winter. Bright colored kites will be seen dancing and soaring in Murphy Park at BAYVP's (Bay Area Youth Vaishnav Parivar's) kite-flying festival on Saturday Jan 16, 2010. Last year's event, held in Santa Clara, had an attendance of more than 500 people. This year, organizers expect even more people to attend. BAYVP is a Milpitas based non-profit organization." We encourage all community members to participate in all celebrations" said Jogen Shah, BAYVP President. Bring your own kites. A potluck has been scheduled for this event; a sign-up sheet has been posted at the temple. For more information about the kite-flying event please contact Manish Patel at patel.mike@comcast.net or call (408) 218-0032 or Jignesh Shah at jigneshshah21@yahoo.com or call (510) 396-5046. For more information visit www.bayvp.org Kite Festival Saturday, January 16 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pot luck Lunch 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Murphy Park, Yellowstone Ave., Milpitas (408) 218-0032