SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2009: An International Kite Festival 2009 was organized by the Kelab Layang Layang Zon Tengah Semenanjung Malaysia today opposite The Eyes on Melaka, Kota Laksamana, Melaka. The International Kite Festival was sponsored by the State Government and fully supported by the Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Haji Mohd. Ali bin Mohd Rustam. However, the Chief Minister was represented by YB Datuk Tahir bin Hj. Hassan, Timbalan Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Negeri Kerja Raya dan Kemudahan Awam, d/a Kompleks JAPERUN Paya Rumput, Km 11, Jalan Cheng, 75250 Melaka to attend the International Kite Festival Melaka 2009 and deliver the speech of The Melaka Chief Minister.
The International Kite Festival 2009 was officiated by YB Datuk Tahir bin Hj. Hassan a Traditional WAU was launched in the sky by YB Datuk Tahir bin Hj. Hassan.
There are total 19 participants from foreign countries, while 19 from local states.
Foreign Countries: 6 participants from Macau, 8 participants from Thailand, 3 participants from Korea, & 2 from Bali.
Local States: 5 participants from Melaka, 5 participants from Selangor, 2 participants from Kuala Terengganu, 4 participants from Pulau Pinang and 3 participants from Johor.
Kelab Layang Layang Zon Tengah Semenanjung Malaysia is hoping to organize a bigger International Kite Festival in the future that involves more foreign countries and local states.
For more information, kindly contact Mr Roger Tan 0126882242, email to us at Gabriel@pjkfc.com or visit our website at www.pjkfc.com
The Arrival of YB Datuk Tahir bin Hj. Hassan was greeted by the Kelab Layang Layang Zon Tengah Semenanjung Malaysia President and club members
YB Datuk Tahir bin Hj. Hassan having conversation with the club committee members.
From Left: PR Manager Mr Steven Leong, Club President Mr Roger Tan, YB Datuk Tahir bin Hj. Hassan, and Vice President Mr Lawrence Ooi
Speech Delivery by YB Datuk Tahir bin Hj. Hassan
YB Datuk Tahir bin Hj. Hassan greeting with the participants from Korea & Macau accompanied by Mr Roger Tan and Mr Steven Leong
YB Datuk Tahir bin Hj. Hassan greeting with the participants from Kuala Terengganu accompanied by Mr Roger Tan and Mr Steven Leong
YB Datuk Tahir bin Hj. Hassan greeting with the participants from Bali accompanied by Mr Roger Tan and Mr Steven Leong
YB Datuk Tahir bin Hj. Hassan greeting with the participants from Pulau Pinang accompanied by Mr Roger Tan and Mr Steven Leong
Launching of Traditional Kite WAU by YB Datuk Tahir bin Hj. Hassan
YB Datuk Tahir bin Hj. Hassan enjoying flying the Traditional Kite – “WAU”
YB Datuk Tahir bin Hj. Hassan having conversation with the club committee members before leaving the IKF 2009 kite field
Many Wonderful & Beautiful Kites flying in the sky by the participants
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^^ I love kites~!! so nice!!!
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next time join us la…. nice ler the kites
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Hi hello, was checking about twitterer in Melaka, well found you, nice blog there, brilliant photography!
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Hello Vince, thanks for dropping by my site… Yea, the Kite Festival was fantastic.. there are many whole lot of photos on the kite festival will I upload soon… catch up… Melaka is a nice place
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Thanks , Regades
Awaad Al Azmei
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@Awaad thanks…. will keep in touch with you soon
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