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GO FLY A KITE festival
GO FLY AKite
IT’S TIME AGAIN for the annual Cape Town Kite Festival! On Sunday, 9 October 2022 – the one day of the year when the wind in Cape Town is actually welcome (and not cursed) – scores of brightly coloured kites will take to the sky at Melkbosstrand Beach, creating a breathtaking visual spectacle for people of all ages to stand back and admire. And if you’re not an avid kite-flier, bring a picnic, set out a blanket, and lie back to enjoy the show. Either way, you’ll be making a difference because the Cape Town Kite Festival was originally established to support World Mental Health Day.
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The pop-up fly event will raise money for Cape Mental Health to help the organisation continue to provide free essential mental health services and remote tele-counselling to those in need across the Western Cape. This year, there is a special focus on youth mental health, with the pandemic –among other traumas – taking such a toll on the wellbeing of so many. All you have to do is grab a kite or a picnic basket (or both), head down to Melkbosstrand Beach or anywhere in the world, and let it fly to show your support.
You can also visit the Cape Town Kite Festival website for in-person and online activities, such as community flies, an inclusive EduKite competition for school learners, and activities for the little ones. Also, go to www.capementalhealth.co.za/ FlyYourDreams to show your support by making a donation.
WEAR GREEN, AND MAKE SURE YOU TAG @CTKITEFEST ON SOCIAL MEDIA WHEN YOU POST YOUR PICTURES!
