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Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta gets up and away

David ST Loh7 years ago27th Feb 2018Pictures
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International balloon teams participate in the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 at Padang Polo. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
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INTERNATIONAL and local hot air balloonists gathered at Padang Polo, Penang for the annual Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, now in its 4th year of exhibition.

The exhibition on February 24-25 showcased 16 hot air balloons of different designs, shapes and sizes from all over the world. Visitors could get close to the balloons on display and even meet the pilots for photo opportunities.

The highlight of the event, Night Glow, took place in the evenings. – February 27, 2018.

International balloon teams participate in the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 at Padang Polo. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
International balloon teams participate in the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 at Padang Polo. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
A balloon crew blasts the burner flame into the envelope mouth to further inflate the balloon at the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
A balloon crew blasts the burner flame into the envelope mouth to further inflate the balloon at the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
International balloon teams participate in the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 at Padang Polo. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
International balloon teams participate in the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 at Padang Polo. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
Four of the 16 balloons on display in the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 at Padang Polo. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
Four of the 16 balloons on display in the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 at Padang Polo. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
Owlbert Eyenstein from the US and Little Dog from Brazil wait to be inflated at the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiasta in Padang Polo. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
Owlbert Eyenstein from the US and Little Dog from Brazil wait to be inflated at the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiasta in Padang Polo. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
Balloons of all shapes and sizes participate in the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 at Padang Polo. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
Balloons of all shapes and sizes participate in the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 at Padang Polo. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
Fireworks explodes over the hot air balloons during the official launch of the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 at Padang Polo. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
Fireworks explodes over the hot air balloons during the official launch of the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 at Padang Polo. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
A family takes photographs near a display if miniature hot air balloon lanterns at the venue of the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 at Padang Polo. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
A family takes photographs near a display if miniature hot air balloon lanterns at the venue of the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 at Padang Polo. - The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, February 27, 2018
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