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Asian Kite Flying and Lighter Than Air Fair
This event is not sanctioned by the AKA
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Date & Location:
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10/01/2011 - 10/09/2011
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Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum grounds
9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM US
(AKA Region 8)
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Activities:
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Description:
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Kite flying is one of the most common entertainments across Asia, and this family-friendly event will be a showcase of kites of all shapes and sizes from Asian countries. Throughout the 2011 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the New Mexico Asian Family Center (NMAFC) will have “Asian Kite Flying & Kite Sales†every day at the Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum grounds. This is a part of the Museum event “Lighter Than Air Fair,†which is organized by the Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation. All the benefits of kite sales will go to a local 501 (c) 3 non-profit agency, New Mexico Asian Family Center (NMAFC). NMAFC is the only service provider in NM specifically serving Asian immigrants and their families in need by providing culturally sensitive counseling, case-management work, and other services both in Asian languages and in English.
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For additional information contact:
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Directions:
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Get off I-25 at Alameda Go North on Alameda Turn Right at the Balloon Fiesta Park Blvd. Turn Left at the Balloon Museum Dr. The Museum is on your right The Kite Flying will take place at the grounds.
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Comments:
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Date: 10/1/2011 – 10/9/2011 Time: 6:00am to 2:00pm for kite sales 11:00am to 2:00pm for kite flying Location: Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum grounds (9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113) Organized by: New Mexico Asian Family Center Supported by: Asian Leadership & Outreach Committee, Sandia National Laboratories in collaboration with: Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation
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