Hot air balloons are again going to dot the skyline of Malaysia in Mac this year. More than 20 balloonists are going to participate in the Putra Jaya Hot Ait Balloon International Fiesta 2011, to be held at Precint 2 Putra Jaya. The date had been set for 17-20 Mac 2011. Three new participating countries, India, Vietnam and Hong Kong will be joining the event.
The balloons will be taking off twice a day, from 7 to 9 am and for the night rides from 5.30 pm to 7 pm.
They would be required to keep the maximum height of 300 meters and within 5 km radius. This ruling is required to avoid any interference with the flying aircrafts. It is expected about 250,000 spectators will be coming to view the event.
Some activities are being planned for the visitors. They will be :
a. tethered balloon rides for RM10 for visitors.
This is similar to the actual hot air ride with the exception that the balloons would be tied down to the ground. The riders will get a taste of the ride and hopefully will build up the interest in ballooning.
b. helicopter rides are also available.
c. various sport activities such as water ball, sphere ride, lake cruise, wall climbing and archery are being arranged.
d. There will be also show case of remote-controlled planes and helicopter.
To add the color to the event, the night glowing balloon will also be displayed on the 19 Mac.
resources: the star newspaper
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