Bhopal, Feb 13 (ANI): The skies above Madhya Pradesh got dotted with colourful hot air balloons as the first International Balloon Festival began in capital Bhopal city on Friday. A three-day festival, the initiative has been taken as a part of Bhoj Adventure Fest 2015, to promote adventure sports in the state. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is also expected at the fest being held at city's Lal Parade Ground. Flying enthusiasts from India and other countries are camping in the Madhya Pradesh to enjoy sports like parasailing and paragliding.