For the 13th consecutive year, kite lovers joined the rest of the people of Johor at the recent International Kite Festival that took place from 18 to 24 February 2008 at Bukit Layang-layang, Taman Bandar. This grand festival was organised in cooperation of Johor Corporation, Pasir Gudang Local Enforcement and Johor Tourism Action Council alongside Johor Kite Association and Johor Arts, Heritage and Culture. Started back in 1995, the kite fest became an official part of the Johor calendar of events, looking at the feedback it received since then.

It was then declared as the world's largest yearly kite fest. This time around the colourful event saw participation from 25 countries, which sum up to 180 kite enthusiasts to make the event merrier than before. Among the countries involved are Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Jerman, China, India and Chile made their debut.

Themed 'Layang-layang dan Langit Kita Bersatu' (The Kites and Sky are One with Us), the event took off at about 3pm. Eagerly waiting kite enthusiast coloured the light blue and calm sky with kites of many shapes and sizes. Among the interesting looking kites were limbs, a diamond train kite, a squid and a well prepared acrobatic kite performance. It was well syncronised and the team work was truly commendable. The theme portrayed the get-together of people from all walks of life at this event that also share cultural values with local and international participants.

International Kite Fest was graced by the Sultan of Johor, Duli Yang Maha Mulia Baginda Tuanku Sultan Iskandar and the Chief Executive of Johor Corporation/President of Pasir Gudang Local Authority, Tan Sri Dato. Muhammad Ali Hashim.