I missed Weifang and Qingdao this year (Tsingtao Beer too!). Houlgate in Normandie, France sent in their invitation for the official signing of AKC-FFVL Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). I didn't go too.

The reason? I need to oversee two local events. The 1st Papagayo Festival in Batangas City went on smoothly. More plans for next year's event. The KAP also signed a 3-year contract with Yoshinoya (a popular Japanese restaurant) for an annual kite project. Cultural exchange!

It's May and the rainy days have arrived. The first typhoon of the season just skirted Philippine area of responsibility. A Huey chopper crashed in Cebu killing 9 people. They blamed it on kites! Tragic and bad news for kite people.

Let's pack our bags and travel to other far-away kite paradise. Invitations came from:

Jakarta International Kite Festival Jul 20-24
Bali International Kite Festival Aug 9-12
Borneo International Kite Festival Aug 22-26
Taipeh International Kite Festival Sep 28-30

Best winds!