{"id":336,"date":"2013-02-20T12:00:46","date_gmt":"2013-02-20T12:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wonderfulmalaysia.com\/news\/?p=336"},"modified":"2019-11-06T11:07:47","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06T11:07:47","slug":"international-hot-air-balloon-fiesta-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wonderfulmalaysia.com\/news\/international-hot-air-balloon-fiesta-returns.htm","title":{"rendered":"International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta returns"},"content":{"rendered":"

The International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta returns to Putrajaya in March 2013. This 4-day fiesta to feature new side activities to astound visitors.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This March, Putrajaya will once again host a fiesta like no other in the country. The thriving government capital will be converted to a major tourist and visitor attraction site over a four-day period from the 28 \u2013 31 March 2013. <\/p>\n

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The Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, returns to its Monumen Alaf Baru (also known as the Millennium Monument) grounds for the fifth year running.<\/p>\n

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2013\u2019s fiesta will see more exciting special shaped balloons such as the Smurf Balloon, piloted by Koen Audenaert of Belgium together with Sven Grenzner of Germany who will be piloting the \u2018Clown\u2019 Balloon. 2013 also marks the return of the highly-anticipated \u201cnight glow\u201d event where the hot air balloons will participate in a light and sound show on the night of the 30th; culminating in a beautiful display of fireworks. <\/p>\n

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To encourage togetherness and quality family values, the fiesta team will once again be organizing popular side-activities to suit each family or individual. Visitors can look forward to activities such as a para-motor exhibition, helicopter joy rides \u2013 suitable for families who would like a unique experience, tethered hot air balloon rides, the Mountain Dew Extreme Zone individuals who thrive adventure, as well as a line-up of exciting activities for the young ones in the kids\u2019 area such as coloring contests, on-ground competitions and many more. <\/p>\n

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Also, this fiesta will welcome an array of new exciting activities such as the \u2018Walk in the Balloon\u2019, an experience where visitors can actually go inside the balloon and also music performances by the Kuala Lumpur Jazz Festival amongst others. Visitors will also enjoy a 30% discount if they decide to use the KLIA Transit to Putrajaya during the fiesta period. <\/p>\n

More information about the Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013\u2019s activity line-up and sponsorship opportunities can be obtained by visiting http:\/\/www.myballoonfiesta.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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