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title: "Cape Town’s Kite Festival takes flight again, with a message of courage"
description: "Marking its 31st anniversary, the Cape Town International Kite Festival will return to a full weekend format on 25 and 26 October 2025, at Youngsfield Military Base. With the theme #CourageToFly, the event aims to spotlight resilience and mental health while filling the skies with vibrant kites from local and international participants. Here are some images from the 2024 edition."
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author: "Daily Maverick Photo Team"
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published: "2025-10-23T05:00:37"
updated: "2025-10-22T22:53:07"
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# Cape Town’s Kite Festival takes flight again, with a message of courage

> Marking its 31st anniversary, the Cape Town International Kite Festival will return to a full weekend format on 25 and 26 October 2025, at Youngsfield Military Base. With the theme #CourageToFly, the event aims to spotlight resilience and mental health while filling the skies with vibrant kites from local and international participants. Here are some images from the 2024 edition.

By Daily Maverick Photo Team · Published 23 October 2025, 07:00 SAST · Updated 23 October 2025, 00:53 SAST

## Key points
- In a dazzling display of creativity, local photographers capture the essence of life, reminding us that while the world spins madly on, beauty is always just a click away.
- A series of striking images showcase the creative talents of various photographers, highlighting their unique perspectives.
- The visual storytelling emphasizes the power of photography in capturing moments that resonate with audiences.
- Each photograph reflects a distinct artistic style, contributing to a diverse narrative across the collection.
- The compilation serves as a reminder of the importance of visual media in contemporary journalism and storytelling.

## Content

![(Photo: Strawberry Milkshake Media)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/-3SJwhyhoygqUfH9_xiHI7g8M0U=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/15-CTIKF-2024-Credit-Strawberry-Milkshake-Media.jpg)

*Kites flying at the Cape Town Kite Festival 2024 (Photo: Strawberry Milkshake Media)*

![(Photo: Barbara Meyer)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/x6l7qbrpyCGmNzalWQP0-3tcSd8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/82-CTIKF-2024-Credit-Barbara-Meyer.jpg)

*(Photo: Barbara Meyer)*

![(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/6wA-AB1v-P-PN4tirsNnj1CQIoA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/69-CTIKF-2024-Credit-Sulize-Terreblanche.jpg)

*(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)*

![(Photo: Strawberry Milkshake Media)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/E4KKVgYMHw6PC8k_nvNLiBHlmRI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/12-CTIKF-2024-Credit-Strawberry-Milkshake-Media.jpg)

*(Photo: Strawberry Milkshake Media)*

![(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/QrqDzKEucoNTPZHmR6QWo0dGPmA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/23-CTIKF-2024-Credit-Sulize-Terreblanche.jpg)

*(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)*

![(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/7o3Q_P2MlU1xOby65OFLL3aUOAw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/34-CTIKF-2024-Credit-Sulize-Terreblanche.jpg)

*(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)*

![(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/rKB7LL_gkrKv3j3B0evmEN2mXe0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/26-CTIKF-2024-Credit-Sulize-Terreblanche.jpg)

*(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)*

![(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/kCd7GUPSXufx_q5vPbVkzycYKzE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/44-CTIKF-2024-Credit-Sulize-Terreblanche.jpg)

*(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)*

![(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/icnB8k03vBediODuaq1JVOkVtoY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/52-CTIKF-2024-Credit-Sulize-Terreblanche.jpg)

*(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)*

![(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/NdkNGWNrkeYq4QOY2Vj4KUw3B2M=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/64-CTIKF-2024-Credit-Sulize-Terreblanche.jpg)

*(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)*

![(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/V1cq7_Toirznvf46kRAjtbUNIpk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/53-CTIKF-2024-Credit-Sulize-Terreblanche.jpg)

*(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)*

![(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/djbFFmuJFBHMlryOgDbhi0sGMjs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/66-CTIKF-2024-Credit-Sulize-Terreblanche.jpg)

*(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)*

![(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/nvLSlLejEARjF-5p-bPa-yFD2VI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/60-CTIKF-2024-Credit-Sulize-Terreblanche.jpg)

*(Photo: Sulize Terreblanche). DM*

*The 2025 Kite Festival will be held on 25 - 26 October 2025 at the Youngsfield Military Base, Ottery. You can buy [tickets here](https://bit.ly/CTKiteFest2025).*