Hyderabad to Host First Sky Lantern Festival on March 25

The first annual Sky Lantern Festival is set to kick off at Hitex Grounds in Hyderabad on March 25, 2012 from 5 pm onwards. Thousands of Sky Lanterns will brighten the night skies with 5,000 drums playing in the background of the venue during the fest.

This event will be the first of an annual festival, bringing together all the cultural aspects the State of Andhra Pradesh has to offer. Opening ceremony will be conducted by The Honorable Chief Minister Mr.Kiran Kumar Reddy, and other prominent Ministers of State along with your favorite Tollywood Stars.

From folk dancers to traditional artists, you will find them all right here at Gahibowli Stadium. Performances by surprise Singers and Artists will leave you “Breathless.”

The time has come for a new World Event, join us in reviving an ancient tradition to appease the Rain Gods and bless the upcoming harvest. But what’s a world event without breaking a new Guinness Record.