Kite festival from 17 countries lights up Pantai Parangkusumo
JIKF 2026 in Yogyakarta is framed as a cultural meeting place and an effort to preserve the kite-flying tradition.
The sky above Pantai Parangkusumo, D.I. Yogyakarta, was filled with giant kites and a variety of creations from participants from 17 countries at the Jogja International Kite Festival (JIKF) 2026 on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The event featured a range of kite shapes and designs flown over the beach area, drawing the attention of visitors who packed the site. According to event information cited by Antara, the international festival was held to foster young people's love of culture, tradition, and innovation through kite flying. Republika also described JIKF 2026 as a place for cultural exchange that can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life, while also helping preserve the kite-flying tradition amid changing times and technological progress.