Sky Lanterns

SHEDDING SOME LIGHT ON LANTERNS

The sky lanterns or Chinese lanterns were earlier used as military signaling devices. They are also called paper lanterns and flying lanterns.

The sky lantern has a lot of merits over fireworks. It does not emit cacophonous noise while bursting and it costs a lot lesser.

But the Chinese sky lanterns are just as stunning to behold when they are floated into the air.

Not only can they be used for public functions like weddings and parties but children are also besotted with these vibrantly colorful lanterns.

The floating lanterns are ideal for a birthday party for a child along with the wish lanterns.

They can be used to decorate the room and garden also in a bright range of colors.

The child can make a wish and even write it on the lantern before releasing it into the night sky.

However the parents should ensure that there are no accidents while lighting the fuel cell.

People can be regaled about lovely little anecdotes about these lanterns and their origin.

It makes for a lovely gathering if you are outside amidst a stunning lantern display and listening to the interesting yarns pertaining to the origin of these lanterns.

 They are eco friendly and do not cause pollution. They may come handy in case of electricity failure as well.

According to an old Chinese legend, writing her name on a sky lantern made a woman reunited with her parents, There are many such interesting stories and customs.  

In China the night the first full moon is visible in the sky people tend to celebrate.

 They have in their grasp sky lanterns shaped like the zodiac animal of that particular year.

In ancient Chinese homes, people thronged outside and share sweet yams. It was a common belief that sweet yams would make the souls happy.