Bali Kite Festival 2010 has been launched in Padang Galak. It is the 32nd of annual festival in Bali. However in this year, this festival only followed by local participant. This is one of balinese event calendar to promote bali tourism.
In this year, about 720 participant from local Banjar follow this festival in Padang Galak. A Banjar is a traditional structure on balinese village. The participant come from younger and old people of each banjar.
The theme for bali kite festival 2010 is “Flying kite in the green island” and opened by Denpasar Mayor. There are two categories, such as traditional kite ( including “bebean” or fish sized 3-4 meters and “janggan” with long tail 100 meters) and “Pecukan” form in ellipse. This three kind of kite is commonly in Bali. The material is using local bamboo and parachute linen.
The cost is varied from 600-1100 USD, its depend on the size and the material. Generally the preparation has been begun about a couple months before the festival begin. In this festival, the judge give point by creativity, colour, form, sound and its performance on the sky.
We hope on next year, this Bali Kite Festival can be follow by other countries. So see you next time on Bali Kite Festival 2011
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