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Floating Sky Lanterns
The making of a paper lantern consists of taking rice paper, folding it into a bag and putting a candle inside for light. These sky paper lanterns, also named 'candles of the sky', make the sky a brighter place, floating in the air while the candle burns; as soon as the candle finishes burning, you will see the lantern floating back down. Unlike regular paper lanterns, which can take the most incredible forms, sky lanterns are balloon-shaped, necessary in order for them to fly.
A diverse array colours is available when it comes to sky lanterns, the only limitations regarding the form of these objects. As you probably know, there are a lot of people who enjoy adding their own symbols or heartfelt messages to the rice paper, knowing that their wishes will drift in the air for a period of time. It is a special moment, particularly if you stop for a minute and think about putting your own wishes on the rice paper and keeping your fingers crossed.
With a festival of their own dedicated to them and numerous celebrations in which they are used, it is no wonder that sky lanterns are so popular. The 15th day of the first month of the lunar year marks the celebration of the Chinese Lantern Festival, in conjunction with the full moon. The origins of the festival date back several thousand years, the festivities held for the Chinese New Year culminating with this festival. The capital of Taiwan, Taipei, also hosts a similar festival. As a sign of good luck and letting go of all worries, sky lanterns and fireworks appear together in the sky.
Paying close attention is a golden rule when it comes to releasing sky lanterns, given the candles burning inside and the occurrence of powerful air currents. Caution reduces the risk of fire, particularly if we bear in mind the risk of sky lanterns touching anything flammable. That does sound complicated, but we are talking about a 2000-year old tradition, so precaution goes without saying.
The release of several sky lanterns at a time creates a lovely atmosphere as they fill the night sky. Any special occasion - be it a dinner party, a holiday celebration, a wedding, the birth of Jesus or a birthday - deserves to be lit up with sky lanterns. These represent an environmentally friendly alternative, made solely out of fire and using 100% natural fuel in the form of candles.
They are perfect if you want a good time, filling the air and offering a spectacular view.
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