The atmosphere was electric with anticipation, everyone talking loudly, some of the diners demonstrating their prowess with a kite through elaborate arm waving and hand gestures. ‘If only there wasn’t such a big negative side to it all,’ Binti sighed. ‘I can’t quite bring myself to rejoice in their excitement because of that.’ Joe felt a bit guilty that he and Aesha were going to be joining in the celebrations, even though they had bought normal string for their kites. We won’t be doing any harm, he kept trying to convince himself. ‘I only hope the publicity campaign the vets and volunteers have been running will lead to fewer kites flying in the early morning and evening when greater numbers of birds are around,’ his mother continued. ‘You can’t do more than you’re doing,’ Peter reassured her, ‘and for some of these people tomorrow is the highlight of their year. You can’t take that away from them.’ ‘If only vultures weren’t quite so endangered.’ Binti sighed again.
What do You think about Feathers In The Wind (2012)?
