Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival 2011

With the theme “Colouring the Sky” the festival were held on 16 to 20 February 2011 at Bukit Layang-Layang, Pasir Gudang, Johor.

Colourful kites in various shapes and sizes will soar across the skies of Johor this February as the state plays host to the prestigious annual Pasir Gudang World Kite Fest 2011. Considered to be one of the best and most organised kite festivals in the world, the 16th Pasir Gudang World Kite Fest showcased the skills and creativity of local and international kites.

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itinerary of the event

With the theme “Colouring the Sky” the festival was heldon 16 to 20 February 2011 at Bukit Layang-Layang, Pasir Gudang, Johor. His Royal Highness, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the Sultan of Johor, has graced the opening ceremony on 19 February 2011 at 2pm.

This annual colourful event is noted for attracting large crowds of enthusiasts and curious spectators. In 2010, as many as 100,000 visitors came to the five day event and the organiser is confident that the figures will double this year.

International participation for 2011 has also increased with 190 participants from 30 countries. They are from Australia, Austria, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, USA and Vietnam.  500 local participants from the public, government and private sectors have also registered their participation this year.

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The festival promises to be a lively event with a variety of exciting and entertaining pocket shows, colourful exhibitions and workshops organized for the public.

The Pasir Gudang World Kite Fest has organised by the Pasir Gudang Municipal Council and the Johor State Government through the Johor State Tourism Department with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Information Communication and Culture, the Ministry of Education, the Malaysia Kite Council, the Johor Kite Association, Iskandar Malaysia and Tourism Malaysia.

 Event Information:

Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival is jointly organised by  Pasir Gudang Municipal Council (MPPG) and Johor State of Government, Johor Tourism Department, Johor Art & Culture Department  and  Johor Kite Association with cooperation various governmental agencies. Venue:  Pasir Gudang Recreational Park, Time: 15 February 2011 - 20 February 2011 Price per entrance: FREE Direction to this event: