DENPASAR (indo.com): Hundreds of kites in a myriad of forms and colors again decorated the blue Bali skies on July 22, treating foreign travellers to yet another aspect of the island's unique culture.

This year's Bali Kite Festival, held from July 5-8, delighted many local residents and foreign travellers, and locals therefore decided to hold the festival again on July 22. The one-day event took place in a spacious rice field in Renon Village from 11 am. to 7 pm.

Visitors could view both new and traditional kite designs, including the fish-shaped bebean, the arch-shaped pecukan and the janggan, which takes the form of a bird with a tail stretching up to 100 meters.

The festival, organized by several kite fans and some banjars (community associations), was aimed at promoting solidarity and co-operation among the regions.

The annual kite festival is usually held in the breezy months of June and July.