Aside from participants from across the Indonesian Archipelago, the event will also feature kites brought by kite enthusiasts from many other countries including Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, and Sweden. This year, besides flying the many vibrant colored kites as they glide gracefully across the sky, the festival will also be highlighted with a number of exciting competitions such as a Kite making competition, kite painting, traditional kite flying competition, and a whole lot more. A most exciting highlight this year is the Night Kite event where kites are lit and flown in the night sky, creating quite a surreal spectacle.
Governor of West Java Province, Ahmad Heryawan gave his appreciation to the Ministry of Tourism for the serious efforts in consistently promoting Tourism to West Java. “One international-scale event that has significantly contributed to the region’s revenue is the International Kite Festival. We are happy that the event will again be staged this year” commented Ahmad Heryawan as reported by republika.co.id.
Governor of West Java Province, Ahmad Heryawan gave his appreciation to the Ministry of Tourism for the serious efforts in consistently promoting Tourism to West Java. “One international-scale event that has significantly contributed to the region’s revenue is the International Kite Festival. We are happy that the event will again be staged this year” commented Ahmad Heryawan as reported by republika.co.id.
Meanwhile, Minister of Tourism, Arief Yahya also shared his enthusiasm for the festival, adding that this special occasion needs to be promoted widely through various media including social media. “ I wish all success to the International Kite Festival. The creativity shown in making and flying the kites is always fascinating to watch by young and old” said Minister Arief Yahya.
While its skies are filled with thousands of kites, Pangandaran still offers other one stop experiences for its visitors. From swimming, snorkeling, Jet Skiing, Fishing to Hiking, hill climbing and eco-tours, the destination of Pangandaran has it all. As a full package vacation fit for every age, it is an ideal place to visit at any time of the year.
Susi Air operates scheduled flights from Jakarta to Pangandaran. It’s the fastest and most comfortable way to reach the town. There are daily flights from the Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta to the Nusawiru Airport in Pangandaran. Buses leave nearly every hour from Jakarta’s Kampung Rambutan bus terminal to Pangandaran, pass the cool mountain city of Bandung. The popular beach resort of Pangandaran is about 5 to 6 hours’ drive from Bandung, the capital city of West Java Province.
Source: republika.co.id.
Source: republika.co.id.
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