Villa de Leyva Turns Kite Festival Into Earthquake Solidarity Days
Villa de Leyva once again filled its sky with colors with a new edition of the traditional International Wind and Kite Festival. But this year, the celebration had a different meaning. Amid the emergency caused by the earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10, the municipality turned part of its most iconic celebration into a […]
The traditional kite festival in Villa de Leyva, Colombia, has transformed into a day of solidarity and aid collection for earthquake victims. Normally a celebration of culture, sport, and art, this year's 49th edition added a new component to honor those affected by the earthquake that struck on August 10. The festival, running from August 14 to 17, invites thousands of visitors to contribute food and other supplies to aid the disaster-stricken communities.
A donation point was set up in the kite-flying area at the Main Square, where visitors could leave contributions. Villa de Leyva also decided to sponsor Anserma, a municipality in Caldas, one of the earthquake-affected areas, to help channel the collected aid. The initiative aims to make solidarity a regular part of the festival's activities, allowing both residents and visitors to contribute according to their means.
The Mayor's Office announced that the aid will be delivered through the Colombian Federation of Municipalities to facilitate distribution to communities in need.
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