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All set to soar high in the sky

Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar

The India International Hot Air Balloon Mela begins today

FLYING COLOURS: a hot air balloon

NEW DELHI: The much-awaited annual adventure of hot air ballooning -- the India International Hot Air Balloon Mela -- will be inaugurated at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium football ground here on Saturday.

Ballooning Club of India honorary secretary Vishwa Bandhu Gupta points out that the event has over the years evoked great enthusiasm among all age groups. This is a novel and unique event with a "high visibility" as the balloons float gently up in the blue sky. The majestic view of colourful hot air balloons draws people from their homes and workplaces. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most, he says.

To draw children in large numbers to the event, an on-the-spot painting exhibition will also be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at the time of the inauguration of the Balloon Mela. Children in the age group of five to 17 years will get to participate in this painting competition.

The drawing sheets will be provided by the Ballooning Club of India.

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