1,501 Participants Join Kite Festival at Batu Tampih Beach in Tabanan

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the Pelangi Tabanan Kite Festival 2026 was held for the first time at Batu Tampih Beach in Pangkung Tibah Village, Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali. The event drew 1,501 participants from various regions of Bali, with kites from different communities filling the beach area.

The festival was officially opened by Vice Regent I Made Dirga, representing the Regent of Tabanan. Dirga emphasized that the involvement of younger generations is key to preserving the kite-flying tradition, noting that it should evolve creatively while retaining its cultural essence. He also highlighted that the event served to introduce the tourism potential of Batu Tampih Beach to visitors from outside the area.

Committee chairman I Ketut Arsana Yasa said the idea to hold the festival stemmed from a desire to make Tabanan a gathering place for various communities. He noted that the Regent had encouraged organizers to find a suitable venue, and the turnout of 1,501 participants reflected strong enthusiasm among Bali's kite-flying community. He expressed hope the festival would become a recurring event.

The festival was also attended by a national parliament member, the Tabanan Police Chief, provincial and regency council representatives, and local community leaders. Visitors to the area during the event period should expect temporarily increased traffic and crowds around the beach.