Children of all ages flew kites in Vancouver calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, while also sharing and celebrating Palestinian culture.

This event was organized by Parents for Palestine," a multi-ethnic and multi-faith group of parents and families who said they gathered on Sunday to highlight the impact of the ongoing violence and the resulting humanitarian crisis on children in Gaza.

Alaa Shadid, a mother of three Palestinian children raised in Vancouver and one of the event organizers, said: “We are here joining thousands of others around the world flying kites in solidarity with the children of Palestine who are enduring great suffering."

She added: “We are here to honor the souls lost and to raise awareness of the plight of the Palestinian people.