Kite Festival "Winds of Winds"Aitvarų festivalis „Vėjų vėjai“

Aitvarų festivalis "Vėjų vėjai" is a family-friendly kite festival held at Melnragė Disabled Beach in Klaipėda each late May or early June. The event celebrates Klaipėda’s wind and sea heritage by inviting locals to fly homemade and artistic kites. The 2025 edition gathered nearly 50 large colorful kites along a 400-meter beach stretch, with participants of all ages invited to join the skyward display 1. It also includes live music and environmental educational activities, such as workshops by energy companies on wind power generation. The festival emphasizes community and imagination: organizers note that "a kite is a dream" that brings people together 2 3.

This kite festival highlights Klaipėda’s connection to the elements and maritime tradition. Wind is one of the city’s symbols, and kite-flying pays playful homage to sailors and fishermen who depended on coastal winds. By encouraging children and families to build and launch kites, the event fosters community spirit and continuity of local traditions in a modern way. Large stunt kites (up to 44 meters long!) from Lithuanian and Polish enthusiasts formed the centerpiece of the sky festival, underscoring both local creativity and growing international participation 1 2.