Inspired by its early success, the festival entered a new chapter in 2017 when it was renamed the Derana International Kite Festival. With that vision, the event was relaunched as the Derana Colombo International Kite Festival, placing Colombo at the heart of its international identity. Among 62 major international kite festivals worldwide, the 2025 Derana Colombo International Kite Festival was ranked 9th, while also recording one of the largest single day public attendances ever seen at a kite festival. Following the remarkable success of last year, the 2026 Derana Colombo International Kite Festival promises to be even bigger and more spectacular. The Derana Colombo International Kite Festival is much more than a kite festival.