Timimoun hosts international balloon and kite festival

31 October 2026 · Algeria Now

The international hot-air-balloon and kite festival launched in Timimoun, the Red Oasis, on Thursday 29 October 2026. The event is scheduled for five consecutive days, running until Monday 2 November 2026. Foreign clubs from 18 countries participated in the festival, adding a global dimension to the local celebration.

The festival coincides with the third edition of the national school sports championship, which also started on 29 October 2026. School teams from 22 wilayas are competing in sand football and volleyball. The simultaneous events highlight the region’s growing role in hosting diverse sporting and cultural activities.

This gathering is part of the celebrations marking the anniversary of the 1 November 1954 revolution. The combination of aerial displays and competitive sports provides a vibrant backdrop for the anniversary commemorations in the southern wilaya.

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