What happens outdoors.
The kite festival, contemporary dance, live music, Satcha on the sand, and a signature cocktail each day at the Wave.
Kite Festival
With ACDK. Government sector (~100 kites) then schools (~200). Judged on traditional technique, craftsmanship, flight, visual presentation. Two drone operators all day.
Contemporary dance
Two performances of 20 minutes. Pier as stage; promenade and beach as audience. Not classical Khmer — contemporary movement responding to the coast. Choreographer TBC.
Live music
Friday: Mahori ensemble, 30 minutes at 18:00. Saturday: one Cambodian and one international musician or ensemble, 20:15–22:30.
Signature cocktails
One Cambodian ingredient a day — lemongrass, tamarind, palm sugar, kaffir lime or pandan as working examples — with a non-alcoholic version of each.
Satcha
Satcha occupies the sandy area next to the Discovery Centre, by the Wave and the pier. Open all four days as retail and demonstration. Listed in the printed programme and on site signage. Post-event arrangement to be confirmed with the Satcha team.
Kite Festival notes
Organiser: ACDK jointly with Art for Kep. Government category: City Hall, Provincial Hall, departments of Kep and Kampot. School category: private and government schools, primary and secondary judged separately. Minimum three ACDK judges per category.
