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Bunder is a locality in Mangalore known for being the place where Mangalore Old port is present. Bunder is just 2 km away from heart of the city. Earlier this port was used to ferry goods and passengers to Lakshadweep island and Middle East countries. Now fishing has become main activity of this harbour.
Team Mangalore
Team Mangalore is a group of kite enthusiasts from the Indian city of Mangalore. The team is known for making kites of unique designs, which depict the folklore and rich culture of India has been our main objective.[1]
Team Mangalore is weelknown for the kites with the themes of Indian mythology, legends and ethnic designs, including Yakshagana, Gajaraj (visage of Ganapathy), Garuda, Pushpaka Vimana and others. Team Mangalore is behind many innovative kite designs out of which Kathakali, Flying Lizard, Yakshagana are the famous creations which are treat to eyes. They have participated in various international kite festivals in countries like Hong Kong, Italy, Korea, France, Thailand, United Kingdom etc.
Mangalore International Kite festival
Team Mangalore often hosts International Kite Festivals in Panambur beach with the support of industrial giants such as ONGC, MRPL etc. [2]
- Kite festival 2003
- Kite festival 2004
- ONGC International kite festival - 2005
- International Kite festival - 2012
- ONGC MRPL International kite festival - 2010
Achievements
Team Mangalore Wins the 'Best International Kite' Award in the International Kite Festival held in Cleethorpes UK during June 2007.
References
- ^ Mangalore, Kites. "Welcome to kites". www.indiankites.com. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
- ^ Mangalore, Kites. "Kites - Festivals". www.indiankites.com. Retrieved 2016-11-27.