Pasir Gudang Kite Museum or Muzium Layang-Layang Pasir Gudang is the first of its kind in Malaysia. It is located on top of Kite Hill and has a unique working windmill whose mechanism works to generate enough electricity to supply the daily needs of the museum. It also hosts the annual Pasir Gudang international Kite Festival.
Layang-Layang Museum is also known as Kite Museum. It was opened to public on February 2002 during the 7th Pasir Gudang Kite Festival. It was opened as an appreciation towards the contribution of Malaysia's Kite Council and internationals kite flyers. It also serves as a tourist attraction not only to foreign visitors, but also to locals.
The suggestion to set up the country's first kite museum was proposed by Pasir Gudang Local Authorities (PBTPG) President, Tan Sri Muhammad Ali Hashim, who is also Johor Corporation (JCorp) Chief Executive. The RM4.5million museum has an array of modern and traditional kites of various shapes, colours and designs. The opening hours are from 8am - 4.30pm during the fasting month. The entrance fee is RM2 per adult and RM1 each for children between the ages of seven and 12 years.
The museum which was once a windmill was renovated into a museum and gallery which showcases an exciting collection of breath-taking kites including various types of traditional wau, modern wau, a collection of more than 200 kites which once roam the skies of Bukit Layang-Layang as well as kites from all over the world.
It also offers the chronology of International Kite Festival and audio-visual presentations on kites. Kite making workshops that demostrate the art and precision of kite making can also be arranged.
The word "Wau" is derived from the "wouw" (Dutch word) vocabulary which means kite. It is also originated from the sound derived from the hummer of the kites when in flight. The main feature of "wau" are mainly characterised by its head, wings and tail section. It also houses a collection of ceramic vases.
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