And yes don't forget to Subscribe and Share and Comment because that is most important to keep this Blog running. After all where would you find an ordinary ISB / IIM graduate flying Kites in these modern times where even a toddler finds his best partner in a mobile phone. From being a quintessential bookworm to a sketch artist, Kite flyer, Cricketer and an active blogger this guy from Kolkata is going to offer some ordinary captures from everyday life which would give an extra ordinary feel in the hindsight. This is my personal Blog where I am trying to bring in flavours from Kolkata and one of the unique things is Kite Flying / Patangbazi that is so embedded with the 'culture here. Welcome to Bong Adda an initiative by an ISB graduate well supported by friends from IIT/IIM /ISB and colleagues across Banking Industry. Subscribe to Upcoming Awesome Kite Vlog -īong Adda - Algorithmic Boost Request - 2400000 #YTBoostRequestĪssisted by - Pradipta R Seal & Avishek Nandi Maybe even in times of low business, it is this freedom that keeps kite-makers going.Video Highlights - Snippets from the Kite Studio of Bisu Sen ( 96742 72030), Kolkata Kites no doubt speak of freedom, flight in the undaunting expanse of an autumn sky. Nevertheless, the hype around Vishwakarma Pujo has lifted spirits of kite-makers, whose shops don the area around Santosh Mitra Square. The result is huge loss for traditional kite makers who deal in conventional thread reels for ‘latais.’ Moreover, low-priced Chinese nylon thread reels, which are banned by the Indian Government, have flooded the black market. Young people are more enthusiastic about mobile phone games,” he added in a sad tone. “Over the years interest in kite flying is waning rapidly. That’s how the likes of Nilmani Sen are still trying to hold on to the dying tradition of kite flying in Bengal and make it popular as much as possible.īut still there is a trace of melancholy in Sen’s voice. The champions receive Rs 30,000/- and runners get a cash prize of Rs 20,000/. “The money collected from the festivals is used by Calcutta Kite Club to fund the expenses recurred in organising the competition and also prize money,” said Sen. The team that successfully nabs the first 11 kites altogether, is declared winner. “Nasir Ahmed and I oversee the proceedings of this festival that draws an audience from all across Bengal and even at times from other states of India,” says Nilmani babu in between his busy ‘kite selling’ schedule.Īround 68 teams participate in two kite flying competitions - Calcutta League and Calcutta Knock-Out. The club, as active as ever, has maintained the tradition of kite competitions at Maidan during November-December, on the onset of winter. Nemai Chandra Sen, father of Nilmani Sen, was the President of the association and managed its activities, along with secretary Damodar Sen and Prabodh Chandra Dey. Calcutta Kite Club has always been on the forefront, to uphold the rich heritage of kite flying in Kolkata and its outskirts. Just like this association which was started by Anup Chandra Nag, owner of famous Bhim Nag Sweets, way back in 1949. Anything first, always has a different shade. Though Kolkata and its suburbs over the years saw a spurt of Kite Flying Clubs, including those in both North and South Kolkata, even one as far as Bally, Calcutta Kite Association has a different legacy. His shop selling kites and the kite club are in the same building. He is one of the principal members of Calcutta Kite Association, that happens to be the oldest Kite Club of Kolkata. Nilmani babu also has another feather to his cap. This lane is abuzz with the sounds of sellers and buyers and a kaleidoscope of colourful kites displayed in various hues and forms. After all, Vishwakarma Pujo, that marks the beginning of kite flying ceremony in Bengal starts today and will continue for a week. Santu Kite shop aate aste Rajjo chariye desher bhibhinno prante choriye poreche. Nilmani Sen, proprietor of Bishu’s Kites at Banchharam Akrur Lane, Bowbazar, is busy managing his business. Here in this vlog I have shown the best Kite shop in Kolkata.
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