Giant dragon and octopus kites fill Danish skies

No Comment Video. Giant dragon and octopus kites fill Danish skies Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 22/06/2026 - 15:31 GMT+2 Thousands gather at Denmark's Fano International Kite Festival as giant dragon, whale and octopus kites fill the skies above the coast. Thousands of kites took to the skies above Denmark's west coast on Sunday as visitors gathered for the annual Fanø International Kite Festival, one of the largest events of its kind in the world. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The video shows giant dragon, octopus, whale and astronaut-shaped kites flying above the beach, while teams of enthusiasts work together to launch and guide them. Organisers say the festival attracts around 5,000 kite flyers from 26 countries each year and features roughly 25,000 kites. Participants range from hobbyists to experienced kite makers, many bringing large inflatable designs that dominate the skyline. The event has become a major attraction on the North Sea island of Fanø, drawing visitors who gather along the beach to watch the coordinated flying displays and unusual creations. kites Denmark Festival Top stories Now playing Next Giant dragon and octopus kites fill Danish skies Now playing Next Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris Now playing Next Norway fans take over Times Square with Viking row Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 22nd, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next US-backed political newcomer wins Colombia election Now playing Next Cape Verde produce another World Cup shock to keep remarkable run alive Now playing Next Australian police intercept cocaine shipment worth almost €500 million Now playing Next Can you turn your garden fence into a mini solar farm? Now playing Next Polish president strips Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honour Now playing Next Trump warns of Hormuz tolls as ships pass despite Iran's closure claim Now playing Next Heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption Now playing Next France swelters in heatwave as temperatures look set to hit 40C Now playing Next AI, VR, learning of the future at any age, on a free digital campus with over 600 courses Now playing Next The only way to get good at AI is to fail at it, says AWS’s chief marketing officer Julia White Now playing Next 10 years of Brexit: Which campaign claims have come true? Now playing Next Moldova's EU accession and Transnistria settlement are 'parallel processes', minister says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Meet Osito, the rescue dog winning hearts at the World Cup No Comment Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines No Comment As Europe bakes, Berlin Zoo’s elephants and bears cool off No Comment New Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Odesa, killing one and injuring children Europe in Motion A decade later: Europeans more positive about the EU than during Brexit Europe News UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns as Andy Burnham announces candidacy World News Spain pound Saudi Arabia 4-0 as Egypt tops Group G in matchday two fixtures of the 2026 World Cup Europe Today Europe Today: Starmer set to step down as US-Iran talks and Moldova summit unfold Qatar Major explosion at Qatar's largest energy site injures dozens as 18 remain unaccounted for Switzerland Lower-level technical talks to continue as first round of direct US-Iran negotiations wrap up Switzerland US and Iran publicly trade threats as talks take place in Switzerland Sport A Spectacular Finish to the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Starmer reflecting on 'political realities' amid reports of imminent resignation Climate Summer solstice heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption Sport Japan fans keep World Cup clean-up tradition alive Europe News Russian-occupied Crimea suspends petrol sales amid fuel crisis Switzerland US-Iran peace deal talks underway in Switzerland Travel News This cave village in France offers a natural escape from extreme heat Art From ruin to restoration: Byzantine Greek Monastery becomes 'Art Reliquary' for spiritual works Earth News Europeans are making the most of cheap solar panels – by creating green garden fences ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT