| Light is an important element that makes our | | | | they land after they die down. Because it contains |
| existence certain. Apart from that, it is also one of | | | | flame, this type of lantern can lead to fires if it lands |
| the media that present a spectacular look to our | | | | on a flammable ground. Once it begins floating, it can |
| surroundings. You might have a huge work of art | | | | reach to increased heights. This might be the reason |
| which is highlighted by a battery operated light. | | | | why these lanterns are not recommended in strong |
| Without the battery picture lights, the true classiness | | | | winds. |
| of the picture might not have been easy to portray. | | | | Once a Chinese sky lantern lands, another worry |
| For ages, it is light that adds life to our houses and | | | | arises: when the lantern lands, it leaves a thin wire. |
| our special events. There are different varieties which | | | | This thin flame wire can be lethal to animals if they |
| do not come to the finish line once you enter a | | | | swallow it. However, the good news is that there are |
| store. One such unique piece of lighting is the Chinese | | | | some eco friendly lamps too. Even though they were |
| sky lantern. | | | | 100% biodegradable, the problem of the thin metal |
| Chinese sky lanterns are more commonly known as | | | | wire was still there. As this was addressed, it resulted |
| Kongming lantern. The origin of this lamp dates back | | | | in a solution and the lantern now has taken a modern |
| to the third century. History tells us that the lantern | | | | face. Instead of the metal wire, lanterns are made |
| had been used as a signaling balloon, or a spy blimp in | | | | with flame resistant wools which will not cause any |
| the welfare. As for the name, it was coined on the | | | | harm even if they are ingested by animals. |
| remembrance of the hat that Kongming traditionally | | | | Today, you will find great varieties of these lamps |
| wore. Today, Chinese sky lanterns are used in | | | | which can add charm to any celebration. There are |
| different festivals and celebrations in China and in | | | | different sizes available, with different prices suiting |
| Thailand. | | | | any kind of budget and requirements. The best part |
| Apart from being used in their native land, these | | | | about them is that they are handmade. Therefore, |
| lanterns are also used in different parties and | | | | they represent a work of art which is done with |
| celebrations across the globe. Usually, people will like | | | | complete dedication. It is simple to make them, and |
| to use them as illuminating equipment in wedding | | | | you can even make one on your own. They float to |
| parties. They are lit and then set free in the air. Many | | | | fill up the sky to speak of their own beauty. Often |
| lanterns may be set at once, thus making the sky | | | | used at weddings and formal events, these lamps will |
| beautiful as they collectively float in the air. However, | | | | provide a magnificent view you might have never |
| there are many potential hazards of these lanterns as | | | | seen before. |
| well. The biggest dilemma is that of the place where | | | | |