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Vodafone celebrated Independence Day in Lucknow with Delights Kite Festival 2014 [Lucknow] [Times of India](Times of India Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) LUCKNOW: Vodafone India, one of India's leading telecommunications service providers, commemorated the 68th Independence Day with 'Delights Kite Festival 2014' in Lucknow. The one-of-its-kind festival is very popular among the residents of Lucknow. The festival is known for its innovative collection of kites, flown by enthusiasts beaming with sense of pride and free-spirited joy. One of the special attractions for this year's festival is the participation of international kite flyers - Mehul Pathak, Andang and Ide. They enthralled the crowd with their kite flying skills and made the event even more memorable. They have participated in numerous international kite shows across the globe. In all, 300 number of people participated in the Delights Kite Festival 2014. Navneet Sehgal, principal secretary information graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Appreciating the initiative, he said, "It is a great concept by Vodafone to celebrate Independence Day with the people of Lucknow. I had a wonderful time being part of the celebrations and witnessing the sky full of colours." Speaking about the Delights Kite Festival, Pankaj Thapliyal, Business Head, UP East, Vodafone India said, "We at Vodafone are always looking at opportunities to delight our customers with a unique and differentiated experience. It was our endeavour to celebrate the 68th Independence Day in a memorable way with the residents of Lucknow. We decided to celebrate the freedom of expression by making the sky full of colours creating a great spectacle. I am sure people had a good time with their friends and family on this special occasion." The gathered crowd witnessed kites of innovative shapes and designs being flown around. Innovative kites like Sponge Bob, 3D Nimo Fish, Pilot Kite 8 sq mtr, Box Kite, Ring kite-10 mtr, Aero Snow, 200ft King Cobra kite, Lobster Kite, Octopus Kite, 3D Parafoil Bee Kite, Long Japanese Girl Kite, Fan Kite, Ring Kite, Opera Mask Kite and 3d Boat Kite were flown. To ensure a fun filled day for the visitors, various exciting competitions like kite cutting, innovative kite making and kite painting were organised. Over 10,000 people attended the festival. Vodafone India is a 100 per cent fully owned subsidiary of the Vodafone Group with operations across the country serving over 170 million customers. Commencing operations in 2007, Vodafone in its long-term commitment to India, has built a robust business in a highly competitive and price sensitive market. (c) 2014 Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited |