Imported from China where they are known as "Kong Ming Deng" named after the leader of the three kingdom period of China 184AD - 280AD. Surrounded by enemies he watched the wind direction and used these floating lanterns to send out signals for help. The lanterns later adopted by ordinary people, who used them to convey there wishes to Heaven. It is considered good luck to release a sky lantern which symbolizes your problems and worries floating away.
Traditionally Sky Lanterns are offered to temples and monks, as the people believe they will receive enlightenment in return; the flame of the lantern is said to symbolize wisdom and the lantern's light guides them to the "right path".
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