Kite Tricskters Of Ibaan Round Sky Summoned

Official banner for PAPAGAYUJUAN 2011.

On April 15, 2011, Ibaan sky will be filled with stars launched from the ground in broad daylight with kite tricksters being summoned to beat the summer heat and  to bring back the old days when kids find themselves in open field.

As part of monthly activities outlined by the Steering Committee headed by Mayor Danny Toreja, and in preparation for Ibaan 180th Founding Anniversary next year, the event was dubbed as "PAPAGAYUJUAN 2011". Aside from the intention of boosting Ibaan tourism, PAPAGAYUJUAN was designed to lead everyone back to their roots by re-living the traditional kite flying game at competitive level and environment.

A portrait of kids watching kites off the sunny sky.
(Photo from yahoo image search.)

The event will be held at the northern part of Ibaan Public Market, Brgy. Talaibon, Ibaan Batangas. Lifting of kites starts between 8:00am and 9:00am.

Mechanics

To maintain the competitiveness of the event, the following mechanics were laid down.
1. All kite-makers must register to participate in the kite demonstration competition.
2. All kites must be hand-made and assembled using local materials.
3. A kits is a tethered heavier-than-air craft that depends only on wind for lift.
4. No kite may exceed 5 pounds/2.5 kg. Minimum height must be at 1 meer.
5. All kite must be flown at an altitude of less than 500 feet/150 meters.
6. Kite makers may enter and fly only one kite in the competition.
7. Competition is open to all residents of Ibaan only.

A portrait of kid guiding his kite's glide.
(Photo from yahoo image search.)

8. Unless the weather doesn't permit or winds are too low, only kits that fly above the light poles for one minute will be eligible for awards/
9. If the weather doesn't permit or wind the winds are too low, the judges may implement the "No Flying Condition Regulations". Under these conditions, participant's kites will judged without flying.
10. If a kite is damaged during the competition, the kite-maker may try to repair the kite. A "damage repair area" will be available for kite-makers to repair their kites. If the kite is able to be repaired, it may be launched again to determine if it will meet the "one minute flying regulation".
11. Crew of five (5) and Mutya ng Ibaan Candidate of your choice may assist in the launching and repairing of kites, but the kite must be flown by the kite-maker.
12. As judging is completed, contestants may be asked to leave the flying field area. Participants are encouraged to take their kites to the demonstration area to continue to fly their kite.
13. The Field Commander is in-charge of the flight competition area. He/She will make all decisions about the conduct on the field to ensure safety and a fair opportunity for all. Safety is extremely important. The field Commander has the authority to disqualify any contestant behaving in an unsafe or discourteous manner.
14. The organizers and officials reserve the right the right to exclude any activity or person whose behavior is considered inappropriate, objectionable, or unsafe.

Up, up, and away!
(Photo from yahoo image search.)

15. Each participant is responsible for cleaning up any mess or trash from his or her participation in the kite competition.
16. All decisions of the judges are final.

Prizes

First, second and third place winners will be awarded in the amount of P3,000.00, P2,000.00 and P1,000.00 respectively. Non-winners will also be given consolation prizes. Each award wining kite-maker will also receive a T-shirt.

So let the wind blow smooth enough to lift the kites. Be a kid again at least for a while.

Kite Tricksters,  you're now summoned to fly at Ibaan round sky.