One of my hobbies is kite flying. I like making kites as well as flying them. On the day of Makar Sankranti, I buy new kites. We have a competition in our wadi. I am too small to win a prize, but I enjoy the sport a great deal.

I feel thrilled when my kite sails through the air. I try to send it higher and higher. My little sister holds the spool of sharp twine. It is called ‘manja’. There is great excitement when someone else tries to cut my kite. All my friends shout loudly. When a kite is cut, they all run to catch the falling kite.

On the evening of Makar Sankranti, boys fly kites with coloured lanterns attached to them. These look very beautiful. I eagerly await the kite-flying season every year.