08 December 2009

Record "sky lantern" launching in Indonesia


Sky lanterns are sufficiently lightweight that they can be lifted into the air by the hot air generated by a candle. Many countries have sky lantern festivals. The video above shows a recent event in Jakarta during which over 10,000 such lanterns were launched into the night sky.

The justification for the event is that it is "a symbol of hope and prayer as part of annual celebrations. This year's celebrations have an environmental focus."

Here is another impressive launching in Thailand earlier this year.

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