Hand crafted authentic Chinese Flying Lantern Simply open out fill with air light the fuel cell & wait for your lantern to launch Much more fun than helium balloons with tags Flame-proofed paper for long flight time Floats away for miles & miles Excellent for summer evenings Supplied in a pack of five Launching Instructions 1 Check the strength & wind direction before use. The lantern is large & may be blown into obstacles such as trees or buildings 2 Fill lantern with air by gently swinging the lantern in the air while holding the bamboo ring ensure the lantern is fully extended & upright 3 Ask a friend to light the cell while you hold the lantern upright from the top 4 The lantern will fill with hot air & become light. Continue to hold the lantern by the top & bamboo ring at the bottom until it becomes self supporting. You can now hold it by the bottom only 5 Once the lantern is lifting on its own release & watch with friends as it floats away WARNING This product is not a toy & should not be used by people under 16 years old. This lantern should not be used at sea near the coast or in windy conditions. Do not tie or add any weight to the lantern. Always keep water or fire extinguishers near by. Do not use near airports or flight paths. Never light on ground that may catch fire. Do not use if the lantern is torn. Flying Lanterns are traditionally known as Khom Fay or Khom Loy in China & have been used for nearly two thousand years. It was believed that wishes written on lanterns would rise up to the heavens & come true.chinese lanterns Traditionally used in Chinese Thai & far eastern celebrations Chinese Flying Lanterns are a beautiful & fascinating way to light up the sky thats becoming increasingly popular throughout the world. Chinese Sky lanterns are fully customisable you can write on or colour the paper lantern to carry your personal message or artwork. Send your Chinese Flying Lantern soaring to celebrate Weddings Birthdays Anniversaries Halloween Bonfire Night Diwali or any other special event. It will fly for up to 20 minutes & can rise over a mile in the sky
- where it will still be visible all around Many Chinese sky lanterns have been reported as UFO sightings considering that not many people know about these fabulous lanterns so when seen they are genuinely an unidentified flying object.