The Colorful Kites Decorating The Bali Blue Sky

When you are in Bali, you will see straight ahead the shining turquoise colored crystal clear waters

. There are also the tourists taking their swim and lounging under the shade of the coconut trees. Upon your feet, you can feel the soothing touch of the powdery white sands. To your back are the chic restaurants that are all waiting for you. But, have you ever looked up to see what you have over your heads? If it is July, then you are lucky enough to be able to witness the kite festival in Bali.

So get out of your villas Bali and be amazed at the unique and colorful kites that hover over your heads. Held annually in July in Padang Galak Area, Sanur Beach, the Bali kite festival is participated in by groups or teams from Denpasar who make and fly their own traditional kites that measure 4 meters by 10 meters. Apparently, this kite festival is a religious festivity that aims to send a message to the Hindu gods to give them abundant harvest and crops.

Unlike regular kite festivals, these kites in Bali need about 70 to 80 people a team to fly the kites. These people include those in the Gamelan band, the flag bearers and flyers.

The shapes of the kites are varied. There is the bebean kite, which is the largest kite that looks like a giant fish. Then there is the Janggan or bird-shaped kite that has a flowing tail cloth that is about 100 meters in length. The Pecukan or leaf-shaped kite needs to be flown by the most skillful kite-flyer. This is because there is a tendency for it to tumble toward the ground.

The kite flying festival in Bali is perfect in July when the winds are strong. Even children play their own games of kite flying and they do it in the rice paddies to avoid getting their kites entangled in electric posts.

If you want to see this festival, come to Bali and stay at any of the villas in Bali for rent. There are a lot of villas to choose from which all provide you that ultimate relaxation and vacation. You simply have to see your choices at BaliVillaHolidays.com and make your reservation.

One thing is guaranteed, you will have an excellent time in Bali. After all, the famed island of gods is not called as such for nothing. You can enjoy all activities it offers like swimming, seawalking, scuba diving, and snorkeling. You can also surf at Padang Padang or relax at spa and massage centers that abound in the island. You can also try the different restaurants that serve both local and international cuisines.

Indeed, the Bali Kite Festival is one of the festivals that people want to witness while they are in Bali. So dont miss your chance. Dont be the last to see the amazing and colorful kites that fill the blue skies of Bali!

by: Kiara Brownell

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