by Husna Yusop
newsdesk@thesundaily.com
PUTRAJAYA: One of the most awaited events in Putrajaya, the International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, is coming back for the second time this year. To be held from March 18 to 21, it will feature 23 balloonists from several countries like Belgium, Switzerland, New Zealand, The Netherlands, United States, Japan and France, including woman pilot from Japan, Akari Sue. Officiating the launch yesterday, Perbadanan Putrajaya president Tan Sri Samsudin Osman said echoing the success of the inaugural event last year, the spectators anticipated to attend the fi esta would double last year’s 150,000 figure. He said the beauty of Putrajaya would be magnified with the colourful hot air balloons, coming in various shapes, floating within the administrative capital. “Majestically floating in the air, the hot air balloons draw the crowd regardless of their nationality, age or profession. It is very apt with this year’s event tagline “1World, 1Malaysia, 1Fiesta.” The balloons will take off at the Monumen Alaf Baru – located in Precinct 2, Putrajaya, by the edge of the Putrajaya Lake – and will fl y at a height of not more than 3,077m (10,000 feet) and within 3km radius from the site. There will be five hot air balloons to offer tethered rides for the public which would be available in two sessions a day – from 8am to 11am and 6pm to 9pm. Each person will be charged RM10 for a ride. Other activities for the public include helicopter rides, water ball and sphere rides, colouring competition, photography competition, auto show and petting zoo. Co-organised by the Malaysian Sport Aviation Federation and AKA Balloon Sdn Bhd, the four-day event will also showcase other flying events featuring para-motor, remote control planes and helicopters, aero models and professional kite flying. The highlight will be on March 20 when the night-glow display will be held, followed by a fireworks display
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