Garut International Kite Festival 2026 Welcomes Participants from 13 Countries
- 31 Jul 2026 12:29 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- Kitemakers and flyers from 13 countries are participating in the Garut International Kite Festival 2026, which runs through August 2.
- Festival blends international kite displays with local culture and MSME showcases to promote Garut as a leading tourism destination.
RRI.CO.ID, Garut - Kitemakers and flyers from 13 countries have gathered in Garut Regency, West Java, for the Garut International Kite Festival 2026.
The five‑day event, held at the Tepas Papandayan Agrotourism site in Karamatwangi Village, Cisurupan Subdistrict, runs through August 2, 2026. Participants include representatives from Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, China, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Sweden, France, Italy, Belgium, and host nation Indonesia.
Organized by PT Graha 165 in collaboration with local administration agencies, the festival carries the theme “Where Nature and Culture Meet the Sky.” It blends Garut’s mountainous landscape with cultural performances, family‑friendly activities, and exhibitions showcasing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) along with regional culinary specialties.
Local officials said the cross‑sectoral event aims to position Garut as a premier tourism destination in West Java, boosting domestic and foreign tourist arrivals while empowering local creative economy sectors. Tourism representatives noted that international collaborations serve as an effective mechanism to expand regional visibility and stimulate local businesses.
Head of the Tourism Marketing Division at the Garut Regency Tourism and Culture Agency, Aam Pathulloh, emphasized the multi‑sectoral benefits of hosting international cultural events.
“During the five days of implementation, visitors will enjoy various international kite attractions. This festival brings together the natural beauty of Garut’s mountains with the richness of local culture through international‑scale kite displays, entertainment, and various tourism and creative economy activities,” Aam said in Garut on Thursday, July 30, 2026, as quoted by Antara.
He added that cross‑sectoral cooperation remains key to establishing Garut as a leading destination in the province.
“This collaboration is a concrete expression of shared commitment to strengthening Garut Regency’s position as a flagship tourism destination in West Java, while driving the growth of the tourism sector, MSMEs, and the creative economy,” Aam noted. ***
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