KALIPURO – Dozens of ornamental kites fly on Cacalan Beach, Klatak Village, Kalipuro District, Banyuwangi, yesterday (23/9). All of that is the work of kite contestants- decorative kite held by PT PLN Banyuwangi.
From 30 ornamental kite participant, not all of them are local participants. Some of the participants came from other areas, including participants from Surabaya. The results of the observation of the Jawa Pos Radar Banyuwangi journalists, the creations of the participants are very interesting.
Some feature a kite in the shape of an airplane three meters long. The plane kite with a wingspan of two meters is enough to attract the attention of visitors.
In the competition, only one category was held, namely the ornamental kite class. “This flying kite costs two million rupiah. Hope you win,” Wardi said, 35, participants from Genteng District.
Meanwhile, This kite competition is held by PT PLN to reduce electrical disturbances caused by kites. So far, power grid disturbances can be caused by kites- kite stuck in the power grid. Not infrequently, very strong kite threads interfere with the PLN electricity cable network.
Such conditions have the potential to endanger the power grid, including endangering the safety of kite players. Then, PLN conducts socialization of safe kite flying through the competition.
Next, the winner of the kite competition will get a prize money of Rp 7.000.000. The agenda for this competition is actually the second time that PLN Distribution East Java has held it. Previously, once held a kite festival entitled “PLN Kite Festival”.
This activity is also a strategic action for PLN which is expected to be able to integrate the interests of the company and related stakeholders. In yesterday's competition, The event started with the performance of the Jejer Gandrung . dance. Next, The event was continued with a report from the Chair of the Committee from the Catalan Pokdawis, Mamet Hariyanto.
On the next opportunity, Manager of Legal Communication and Administration of PT PLN (Persero) East Java Distribution, Vishnu Yulianto gives a speech. Vishnu says, PLN would like to thank you for the opportunity given regarding the organization of the competition.
later, there will be a communication group between PLN and the kite community in Banyuwangi. This is a follow-up to the educational forum, so don't stop at this event,” said Vishnu. Meanwhile, Deputy Regent Yusuf Widyatmoko gave a thumbs up for this activity.
According to him, the competition can be a good tool to build awareness, that it is no longer time to fly kites near the power grid. “By safeguarding vital assets such as the power grid, we also maintain the reliability of electricity supply in Banyuwangi Regency,” said Deputy Regent Yusuf.
On the same occasion, The signing of PLN's commitment with the kite-loving community and the Banyuwangi Regency Government was carried out. hope, the public can receive education on the dangers of kites if they are played in any place such as a power line or other vital object. (radar)
