2009/02/06 Hot-air balloons over Putrajaya
Motorists travelling into Putrajaya on Thursday morning were caught by surprise at the sight of two colourful hot-air balloons slowly floating over several ministries in Precinct 2.
The balloons were part of a publicity stunt for the inaugural Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta '09 to be held from March 19 to 22.
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The two hot-air balloons used for the publicity stunt. |
The event, held in conjunction with the Federal Territories Day celebrations, will feature 25 balloonists from 20 countries including France, Germany, Japan, Belgium, Thailand, New Zealand, South Korea, the Philippines, United States and Indonesia.
The four-day event will be co-organised by the Malaysian Sport Aviation Federation (MSAF) and AKA Balloon Sdn Bhd.
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The hot-air balloon being fired up during the media preview for the Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2009 taking place in March. |
At the media preview on Thursday, MSAF vice-president Khairuddin Rani said though rides would not be offered to the public, spectators would be entertained with thrilling take-offs and landings.
"We will also treat the public to other flying events featuring para-motor, remote-control planes, helicopters, aero models and professional kite-flying," he added.
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A worker smoothing out the kinks in the canvas for one of the hot-air balloons. |
The long-term objective, besides boosting tourist arrivals in Putrajaya, is to put Malaysia on par with other established annual events like the ones held in Albuquerque, United States; Bristol, Britain and Saga in Japan.
The fiesta will be held at the car park of the Millennium Monument in Precinct 2 from 7am to 7pm. For more information, log on to www.myballoonfiesta.com or call 03-7494 0298.
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