A tug of war between planes and kites in Indonesia's skies

Published: 8/1/2025
A tug of war between planes and kites in Indonesia's skies
In Indonesia, a conflict arises between planes and kites near Jakarta's airport as children continue to fly kites despite warning from authorities. Kite-flying is a popular pastime in Indonesia but poses a safety hazard to flights, disrupting 21 flights in early July. Efforts to steer children towards other activities, like football and badminton, are ongoing, but kite flying is deeply rooted in Indonesian culture and tradition.