WONOSOBO - The Wonosobo Police (Polres), Central Java, has ensured that the air balloon tradition held by the community during Eid al-Fitr 2026 has met safety procedures, namely by being tied down and not released freely.
Deputy Head of the Wonosobo Police, Kompol Agustinus David Putraningtyas, said the monitoring was carried out to prevent potential interference with flight safety and fire risks.
"We carry out this supervision so that the tradition continues, but does not endanger safety," he said in Wonosobo, Antara, Sunday, March 22.
The tradition of hot air balloons in Wonosobo Regency will be held again starting from H+2 Lebaran 2026 and will take place in a number of locations. This annual activity is a tourist attraction as well as part of the local wisdom of the local community.
Agustinus said that his party and the ranks carried out patrols to a number of festival implementation points, such as Lumajang Square in Watumalang, Gemblengan Garu Square, Wonolelo Square, Tanjung Sari Land Sapuran, Kembaran Kalikajar Square, to Butuh Kalikajar Square.
In various locations, the public seemed enthusiastic about participating in the air balloon festival which has been held for generations.
He emphasized that the police supported the preservation of this tradition as long as it was carried out in accordance with the applicable rules.
"We support the tradition of hot air balloons as the local wisdom of the Wonosobo community. However, we remind that the implementation must still be in accordance with the procedures, namely the balloon must be tied so that it does not endanger safety," he said.
According to him, the presence of the police is also a form of service and security so that all series of activities take place safely, orderly, and smoothly.
The Wonosobo Police also appealed to the public to comply with the rules that have been set and maintain the security and order situation during the Idulfitri celebration.
Thus, the tradition of hot air balloons in Wonosobo is expected to remain sustainable and become a safe tourist attraction for the community and tourists.
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