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Festival of the Winds: A Bondi Beach Tradition

Who would have imagined back in 1978, when a group of wind energy enthusiasts decided to host a kite festival on Bondi Beach, that they were creating what would become one of the world’s largest and most beloved kite flying festivals? Now, 46 years later, the Festival of the Winds continues to soar, attracting thousands of visitors from across the globe to celebrate the simple joy of kite flying. The Festival of the Winds is more than just a day of flying kites; it’s a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and culture. People of all ages gather on Bondi Beach…

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Festival of the Winds 2023 v2

Come along and help us celebrate one of Sydney’s most colourful festivals Who would have known back in 1978, when a group of wind energy champions decided to run a kite festival on Bondi Beach, that the Festival of the Winds would be born and end up as one of the biggest and most loved kites flying festivals in the world! In 1978, Glebe local and Sydney University student, John Silk’s interest in wind energy led to his fascination and love of kite making and flying. John, along with several of his friends, decided that it would be great to…

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Events, Inspiration, What to do

Festival of the Winds 2023

Come along and help us celebrate one of Sydney’s most colourful festivals Who would have known back in 1978, when a group of wind energy champions decided to run a kite festival on Bondi Beach, that the Festival of the Winds would be born and end up as one of the biggest and most loved kites flying festivals in the world! In 1978, Glebe local and Sydney University student, John Silk’s interest in wind energy led to his fascination and love of kite making and flying. John, along with several of his friends, decided that it would be great to…

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