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Associated Press
11 Nov, 2024

Enthusiasts flew kites of all shapes and sizes at a festival in South Africa that raises awareness for mental health.

A kite pictured at the Cape Town International Kite Festival in Cape Town, South Africa on October 27, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
A kite pictured at the Cape Town International Kite Festival in Cape Town, South Africa on October 27, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
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The Cape Town International Kite Festival is celebrating its 30th year, with participants travelling from the United States, Tunisia and elsewhere.

They ranged from seasoned pros to children who skipped down the sand with kites fluttering above them.

The festival raises awareness for mental health and provides a burst of beachside colour.

Kite designs included Finding Nemo-inspired fish, blue dragons, yellow lizards and a wiggly green jellyfish. One inventive entrant was a kite in the shape of a skydiver. Another was a giant hand that flew above spectators, waving in the wind.

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What is the octopus kite thinking as it flies through the sky?

Send us a funny caption by filling out the form below or emailing [email protected] with your full name, age and school name.

The deadline is at 12pm on November 13. We’ll publish the best ones next week.

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A cosplayer attends New York Comic Con 2024 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Photo: AFP
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