Bali Kite Festival

The Bali Kites Festival is a major event that takes vicinity yearly among July and August. It kicks off significantly on the begin of the windy season in Bali and the primary festival takes region along the eastern coast of Padanggalak, simply north of Sanur. The unique schedules are often confirmed following favourable weather situations. Hundreds of competing kite troupes collect from everywhere in the island to pilot their conventional kites, commonly alongside worldwide groups with modern kites in diverse sizes and styles. The kite festival in Bali commenced off as a seasonal agrarian competition. It became held to thank the heavens for plentiful vegetation and harvests.

The kiting festivals subsequently became a competitive ground for teenagers groups who ship their groups to participate and win prize money. Competitions also are usually held for ‘new advent’ kites. These may additionally consist of specified 3-dimensional figures and unusual designs starting from Hindu gods, automobiles and motorbikes, to mascots and brand sponsors. A gamelan orchestra accompanies every troupe, which adds to the joyous spirit of the dramatic take-offs.