A sky lantern (traditional Chinese: 天燈; simplified Chinese: 天灯; pinyin: Tiāndēng), also known as a Kongming lantern (traditional Chinese: 孔明燈; simplified Chinese: 孔明灯; pinyin: Kǒngmíng dēng), is a small hot air balloon made of paper, with an opening at the bottom where a small fire is suspended. Sky lanterns have been made for centuries in cultures around the world, to be launched for play or as part of long-established festivities.
A sky lantern (traditional Chinese: 天燈; simplified Chinese: 天灯; pinyin: Tiāndēng), also known as a Kongming lantern (traditional Chinese: 孔明燈; simplified Chinese: 孔明灯; pinyin: Kǒngmíng dēng), is a small hot air balloon made of paper, with an opening at the bottom where a small fire is suspended. Sky lanterns have been made for centuries in cultures around the world, to be launched for play or as part of long-established festivities.
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