High-flyers return


Taking off: Kites in the shape of snakes, tigers, fish, manta rays and even a crocodile among those seen flying over Bukit Layang-Layang during Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

25th edition of Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival in Johor attracts 109 international participants and 400,000 spectators over five days.

A DAZZLING array of kites of all sizes and shapes took flight over Bukit Layang-Layang in Pasir Gudang, Johor, entertaining thousands of people who gathered to watch the aerial display.

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