One of Kazakhstan's largest ballooning festivals returned to the Almaty region after a two-year hiatus, drawing pilots from 12 countries and filling the skies with colourful hot air balloons.
The event featured 29 balloons, including a giant owl-shaped aircraft, with daily flights taking place above the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains. Visitors were also able to take tethered rides and passenger flights.
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