Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival

Festival Layang-Layang Sedunia Pasir Gudang

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Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forUnusual spectacle, playful rulesFew kite festivals anywhere have run
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: MYR
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The story

Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival in Pasir Gudang

The Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival, held annually since 1995 at Bukit Layang-Layang in Johor's Pasir Gudang, draws kite flyers from dozens of countries for a February gathering of decorated kites in every shape and size, alongside food fairs and carnival activities. The 2026 edition, its 28th, ran February 4 to 8 and set a Malaysia Book of Records mark for the most countries participating in a kite-flying event, with 155 international participants from 56 countries.

Pasir Gudang, an industrial port town in Johor, has hosted the World Kite Festival annually since 1995, building over three decades into one of the most internationally recognized kite events anywhere.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few kite festivals anywhere have run continuously since 1995 with this level of international participation, giving Pasir Gudang standing as one of the longest-established world kite festivals globally, organized jointly by the local municipal council, Johor's tourism and culture departments, and the Johor Kite Association

02

The mystery stays covered

The dedicated Pasir Gudang Kite Museum, opened in 2002 as Malaysia's first kite museum, gives the festival a permanent home base that preserves traditional Malaysian kite forms such as the wau bulan, wau merak and wau kapal year-round, not just during the festival window

03

The city starts moving

Its 2026 record for most countries participating in a single kite-flying event, verified by the Malaysia Book of Records, reflects the event's continued growth in international reach nearly three decades in

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Malaysia's traditional wau kites

Water and renewal

Living ritual

particularly the moon-shaped wau bulan and peacock-shaped wau merak historically associated with the northeastern states such as Kelantan

The sacred route

Living ritual

form the cultural anchor for the festival

The local code

Living ritual

preserved at the on-site Kite Museum even as the event itself has grown into an international showcase for kite designs from dozens of participating countries

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival, plan transport around the exact Pasir Gudang venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable outdoor clothing suited to open-field conditions and sun exposure; a hat and sunglasses are useful given the exposed, breezy park setting ideal for kite flying.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival, stay near the part of Pasir Gudang you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

MYR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map1.46 N, 103.91 EOpen in Google Maps

Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia

TransportFor Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival, plan transport around the exact Pasir Gudang venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival, stay near the part of Pasir Gudang you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival?

Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival is listed for Multiple months. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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