Bali Kite Festival Draws 1,685 Traditional and Creative Kites in Sanur
The 17th Mel Tanjung Kite Festival in Bali featured over 1,600 traditional and creative kites, celebrating local culture and community harmony. The event emphasizes the preservation of Balinese traditions through kite-flying competitions.
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Cultural festivals play a vital role in maintaining community identity and preserving traditional arts for future generations.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A total of 1,685 traditional and creative kites took part in the 17th Mel Tanjung Kite Festival (MKTF XVII) 2026 at Mekarsari Beach in Sanur, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, on Sunday.The festival, organized by ST Eka Dharma of Banjar Tanjung, Sanur Kauh Village, was officially opened by Denpasar Deputy Mayor I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, who launched a kite at the beach before watching the competition.Mel Tanjung Kite Festival advisor I Wayan Mariyana Wandhira said this year's festival carries the theme "Bhumi Samudra Akasa Sanggama", which represents harmony among land, sea, and sky as the foundation for the birth and preservation of culture from one generation to the next."The event provides a space for enthusiasts to enjoy the activity responsibly while fostering a greater sense of togetherness among young people and the kite-flying community in particular," he said.He explained that MTKF XVII serves as a platform for the…
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