Bukit Layang-Layang

History

Bukit Layang-Layang Pasir Gudang

Bukit Layang-Layang, located in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia, is a renowned recreational park that has become a cultural landmark, particularly known for kite flying. Established as part of Pasir Gudang's development, the park is home to the Pasir Gudang Kite Museum, Malaysia's first kite museum, opened in 2002 to showcase traditional kites like Wau Bulan, Wau Merak, and Wau Kapal. The park gained international recognition as the venue for the Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival, an annual event that began in 1995 and attracts kite enthusiasts from around the world.

History

Festival Bukit Layang-Layang Pasir Gudang

The Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival, established in 1995, is an annual international event held at Bukit Layang-Layang in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia. The festival celebrates both traditional and modern kite flying, attracting participants and enthusiasts from around the world. It showcases Malaysia's rich kite heritage through traditional designs like Wau Bulan, Wau Merak, and Wau Kapal, while also featuring kite-flying competitions, workshops, cultural performances, and exhibitions.

Bukit Layang-Layang

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