Concept

Sky lanterns

Properties

Alt label
  • Chinese lanterns
  • Chinese paper lanterns
  • Halloween lanterns
SES ID
  • 297312
  • 297314
  • 297316
  • 297318
Notation
  • 297312
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Definition
  • Airborne paper lanterns constructed from oiled rice paper on a bamboo or wire frame, containing a small candle or fuel cell composed of a waxy flammable material. Lanterns have proved extremely unpopular with farmers due to the potential for causing crop fires and the chance of death of livestock on consuming the lantern remains upon landing.