Aceh is a region of a million charms and traditions. Not only in the religious context, in the cultural side that is still thick of traditionalist elements are also often colored by various elements that are very interesting when traced. One of them is a kite riding competition known as 'Tunang Layang' or sometimes called 'Geulayang Tunang'.
In the frame of history, kite competitions have long been a habit and tradition of Acehnese people even recorded this one race already existed before the archipelago was formed.
A kite is an Acehnese race which is usually done after the community has finished harvesting rice in the rice field. The reason why this race is done in the post-harvest season, is because at this time usually the dry season arrives and dry rice fields are not watery. Although in Aceh there are various types and types of kites, but kites that are allowed to follow the race is a type of koperasi Aceh.
The name of the tuner itself is taken from the specification of the winning conditions in the race, where who is the most upright kite or upright, then he is the winner. The condition of the race must have the same length of yarn while the free kite depends on the motive and strategy of each. When the race begins, the kite must be raised simultaneously with the time limit given. The winner will be judged on the most upright position of the kite. If the participant has not been able to raise a kite or spend the length of the rope given during the given time period, then the participant is technically considered void.
This competition in addition to unique is also considered very interesting. Many spectators and tourists come to watch this entertaining scene, the number of kites to be flown on one occasion is a rare moment found in festivals or races. The prizes provided by the committee are equally interesting and motivating the participants, because the prizes are not only for the contestants but also for the spectators who find the kites that fall due to breaking up in the race process.