Hot-air balloons are seen during the Balloons over Waikato Festival in Hamilton, New Zealand, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
HAMILTON, New Zealand, March 21 (Xinhua) -- People had great fun at the Balloons over Waikato Festival in Hamilton, New Zealand, enjoying colourful hot balloons in various shapes with families and friends.
Held annually, this five-day iconic event kicked off on March 19 here.
People wait for the launch of hot-air balloons during the Balloons over Waikato Festival in Hamilton, New Zealand, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
A hot-air balloon is seen during the Balloons over Waikato Festival in Hamilton, New Zealand, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
People wait for the launch of hot-air balloons during the Balloons over Waikato Festival in Hamilton, New Zealand, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
People wait for the launch of hot-air balloons during the Balloons over Waikato Festival in Hamilton, New Zealand, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
Hot-air balloons are seen during the Balloons over Waikato Festival in Hamilton, New Zealand, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
Hot-air balloons are seen during the Balloons over Waikato Festival in Hamilton, New Zealand, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
Hot-air balloons are seen during the Balloons over Waikato Festival in Hamilton, New Zealand, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Guo Lei) ■
