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.
Even though you cannot modify the shape of sky lanterns, it doesn't mean that you are restricted when it comes to choosing their actual colour; also, sky lanterns give the unique opportunity to write different inspiring messages, intimate desires or meaningful symbolic representations on the rice paper, all of which are carried up into the sky. Imagine yourself writing on the lantern paper the things that mean the most to you, and seeing them carried up on the air and possibly offering the answers you were looking for.
Sky lanterns are celebrated during several days of festivities, and are also appreciated as decorations at important gatherings. The festivities dedicated to sky lanterns are known as the Chinese Lantern Festival, taking place at the full moon, on a specific date. Celebrated for the first time over 2000 years ago, this festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year festivities. The northern part of Taiwan, Taipei included, also has a festival to celebrate sky lanterns. Sky lanterns drift in the air and fireworks rent the sky, symbolizing the desire to escape all concerns and be blessed with good fortune.
Even a simple draft can add to the risk of fire due to the lit candle on the inside, requiring you to be extra careful. There is a chance that things will catch on fire, but this risk can be reduced if you take the necessary precautions. Pay attention and you will contribute to the continuance of this 2000-year old tradition.
Sky lanterns slowly floating in the air make a perfect image, lighting up the night sky. All important events can benefit from the use of sky lanterns, be they simple outings or Christmas celebrations. Biodegradable and guaranteed not to pollute the environment, sky lanterns are definitely the right decorative objects to use.
They're delightfully magical!
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Cody Scholberg, a lighting expert, writes about hanging paper lanterns . Check out this post on using asian paper lanterns !
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