PARENTS and politicians in Chipping Norton have flown kites in solidarity with the people of Gaza.
Thousands of people are suffering in Gaza as the conflict between Israel and Palestine continues.
In 2011, children on the coast of Gaza broke the world record for the largest number of kites flown simultaneously.
Some 15,000 children filled the skies with messages of freedom and hope.
Twelve years on, there is a movement to harness the symbolism of kites flying freely to raise awareness of the plight of the innocent people caught up in this war, and to make a gesture of hope for peace.
A kite flying event in Chipping Norton was arranged by two young mums.
A group of local people including Chipping Norton mayor Sandra Coleman and deputy Steve Akers joined together on a wet and soggy Recreation Ground to fly their kites in solidarity.
Despite the weather, there was something about the colourful kites dipping and soaring in the skies that was joyful and hopeful.
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