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Kite fliers rise to the occasion.
(From Bristol Evening Post)
Floating in the sunshine was a massive blue inflatable octopus next to multi-coloured manta rays, penguins and a gecko.
Families gathered in their hundreds to picnic at the top of Ashton Court's green expanse of fields and take in the view.
Kites soared above the crowds, flown by professionals and enthusiasts - and first-time fliers.
Every other person there appeared to be a small child clutching at their brand new kite, inspired by the displays in the festival's arenas and ready to give it a go.
Squealing with excitement, they were giddy with their new hobby: "That's so good!" they said. "Again, again, again!" In the arenas were kites battling to the dramatic sound of Japanese drums, competing to be the last kite flying as others tried to cut their lines.
At other times there were displays of several kites performing synchronised routines to music, and "power kites" on show - the kind usually seen pulling someone along in a buggy.
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