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Invited by Resort World Genting with 3 other local bloggers – Mint , Chrispytine & Darren , we headed off for a weekend escapade to enjoy the Largest Balloon Festival in South East Asia up at the Peak , Genting Highlands .

The jam at the causeway to Malaysia was horrendous which we were stuck in almost 3 hours but that didn’t deter us to attend the launch of the Balloon Festival – just in time for the opening !

Our 2 hosts for the trip ! Thanks to Meng Hong and Xiew Jiun for hosting us from the moment we landed at Genting Highlands to the time we leave the Peak !

We’re finally at the PEAK , after a 10 hours bus ride . Unbelievably , the balloon right behind yours truely is growing bigger every minute !

The much entertaining host and performer from Belgium – Tom Bibo who is also an international balloon sculptor up on the stage to greet the opening of the Balloon Art Festival at the PEAK !

Dato Anthony Yeo whom we met for lunch at Resort World Genting , Vice President of the sponsors from Mamee Monster , Beryl’s Chocolate , Fujifilm up on stage to knock off the start !

The Burst of balloons from the Bigger Balloon ~ so colourful and mesmerizing !

More smokey effects to the floating balloons ! If any kids manage to catch it on the ride above !

One of the few costumes made of balloons and fit the whole model’s body !

The fashion runway – so pinkish and a little mix of chocloately – balloons like chocolate bars that fit so nicely !

One that looks like chicken drumstick or hotdog – but it does take much effort to build the sculptures and wear it on the model !

The beautiful model with balloons all over – sexy i should say ! Starish design at the back – very creative indeed !

Another impressive sculpture – 2 in 1 and the real man is inside of the balloons – wonder how long it took to build this !

One of the bigger balloon built on the spot – that’s a dog !

The dog balloon that no one can beat making off it on the spot THAT BIG ! Mesmerizing indeed !

Tom Bibo with his tricks right again …. this time a bigger one !

I hope he’s not too serious on this ………. is he ?????

And WOW , he is really serious – trying to fit his face into the balloon .. imagine if it bursts !

Getting his body into the balloon hole …. and wondering why’s the balloon is swelling !

Amazingly .. he’s INSIDE THE BALLOON with his feets on the ground – getting his balance right !!!!

Now with his head popping out and body’s still in the balloon !

The MOMENT of EXCITEMENT !!!!!!

And it BURST ! Thank god he’s safe !

Besides the daily stage demonstration by Tom Bibo daily from NOW till 26 June at 2:00 PM , 7:30 PM , 10:00 PM , catch the different huge balloon exhibits on display at First World Hotel Plaza near the stage ! If you’re small enough , get yourself up the skies on a balloon , indoor though .

Watch the whole LIVE Performance @ Genting Highlands Soft launch of Balloon Festival 2011 .

6 international balloon art sculptors include Alberto Falcone & Federico Onida from Italy , Stone Chang from Taiwan , Azusa Ieizumi , Akane Shibata and Charry from Japan contribute to the success of the SEA’s largest Balloon Festival in Genting Highlands !

The little boy feeling he’s not peak enough and go for more challenges on the earth ! You can too , for a minimum spending of RM 30 at featured booths on the Universal Walk @ First World Plaza – so get your shopping goodies while your kid is flying up in the air , once .

Be mesmerized by the colourful and balloon designs that are too out of the box , at First World Plaza ! And of course , the kids won’t be disappointed as Transformers will be on displays , in balloons , much less furious that you see them on TV .

One of the colourful 8″ bumble bee on display – bigger than your height for sure and how much effort it needs to fix and built when it flies to malaysia ! Try riding on it …. not .

No worries that balloons will frighten some kids – engage ‘em in some awesome fun , near the stage where you play with cups ( the only time your mummy won’t scold you for playing with cups ! ) and challenge with friends on some games !

Another spot to be in the balloon festival mood is up at the Snow World – catch it right in front of the ticketing office and try hugging it when you’re cold in the Snow World !

Go green with balloons & the model of course ! And i look short here somehow !

Another shot that looks japanese ! Loves the costumes made of balloons !

Tom Bibo with the media on his balloon sculpting interviews …….

A group photo with Tom Bibo – 4 bloggers , sculptors and RWG Representatives !

Remember to hook your kids up with some enriching workshop for your kids by Tom Bibo at 2:30 pm and 8:00pm , with only 15 limited slots ! For those who loves the fresher air , head out for the outdoor theme park from 7pm to 10pm where there are amazing carnivals and parades !

Shopaholics ? No worries , there’s always something for you – First World Plaza shopping outlets have their operating hours extended till 1am for this june holidays till 25 June 2011 so now you can shop even later for more goodies – up to 70% OFF !

Of course , Genting Highlands is definitely the short escapade you can enjoy with your family at 20,000 feet of excitement. Ranging from the adrenaline rush theme park to the Largest Balloon Art Festival in South East Asia to nothing less for the shopholics , what’s stopping you from heading to the peak ?

This sponsored trip by Resort World Genting strongly adheres to the Disclosure Policy of Sylistic.com and purely honest though it is sponsored in any way. For more information , please ring +(603) 2718 1118 or visit RWGenting.com now .

Note : This coverage will be continued under Genting Highlands Category .

// Photos are snapped by Mint and SYLISTIC.com .

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