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Wish Lantern Chinese Lanterns are safe and easy to launch, and come fully assembled. All you need to do is to light the cardborad fuel cell attached, let the chinese lantern fill up with hot air and gently float up into the night sky, creating a stunning visual effect for any occasion.
Unlike fireworks, Chinse Lanterns from Wish Lantern are silent and peaceful. The hot air in the lantern will propell it for up to 12 minutes of flight, in which time it can cover distances of up to a mile. The Wish Lantern will be seen lighting up the night sky until it gradually disappears from sight.
Wish Lantern Chinese Lanterns measure 108cm by 66cm when they are fully inflated. Once extinguished the very light rice paper and bamboo lantern will gently float back down to Earth.
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We at Wishlantern love all things magical, particularly when they’re recorded in such distinguished works such as those penned by our very own Will Shakespeare. One of our favourite works is the classic summer spectacular “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, which follows the tale of four young people, who become the subjects of pranks played by woodland fairies, and thus end up having a whole lot of kerfuffle around their romantic inclinations towards each other. The lovers run around falling in love with each other, although not exactly how they planned it, and it all accumulates in everything being sorted out just as it should be, with a massive party being held at the palace, whilst various mechanicals put on a silly play to entertain then. Good old Will.
If, like us, you’re not as lucky as Helena, Hermia, Demetrius and Lysander, and need a little more than magical fairies to make your romantic wishes come true, why not invest in some Chinese lanterns, pen your deepest desires onto them, and release them in hope of someone answering your prayers. You never know, it might work- and then you’ll thank us. We cannot, however, accept any responsibility or offer any subsidisation for wedding costs following this method of finding love. Thank you for your understanding.
Every year, thousands of tourists flock to the beautiful beaches in Thailand in search of sun, sea, stunning people and wild parties- and they’re not disappointed. Backpackers aplenty can be found wandering the shores in search of said celebration, which was founded in honour of, well, a beautiful moon that a group of travellers once thought deserved recognition and remembering for decades to come. The clue is in the question, somewhat. On the night of a full moon party, fluorescent face paint is cracked out, fireworks set off, fires lit, and of course lots of Chinese lanterns released. The incredibly social atmosphere makes for a perfect location and environment for them to be released- as soon as one person lights one, everyone else wants to have a hand in making a spectacular display happen. There is of course more than one opportunity for these displays to take place, with the parties lasting for hours- why take the initiative next full moon party and get yourself involved in the joy of bringing people together with Chinese lanterns?!
As with any event of this kind, we always recommend taking care, going with a group of friends and looking after each other during the night.
We at wish lantern, funnily enough, love making wishes, and like to do all sorts of things to ensure the best odds of them coming true. We keep them secret, we keep our fingers crossed, and we try and blow out all the candles at once. We also have various releases of Chinese lanterns to speed things along a bit if they don’t seem to be going according to plan.
Wishing on a star is also a popular method, first made famous by the wonderful animated film Pinocchio. If it was good enough for Jiminy Cricket, it’s good enough for us. It has got us thinking though, with all those stars being so far away, how can we guarantee that our hard wishing will actually amount to anything. We reckon that were Jiminy himself around in 2010, his preferred method or wishing would almost certainly be with Chinese lanterns- a much more practical and certain way of ensuring wealth, posterity, health, happiness, or whatever else you might like to wish for. Who knows, if there ever comes to be a remake of our favourite classic about a wooden boy, the small insect sidekick might have very different ideas about how to make your dreams come true…
Every year, on July 4th, fireworks and celebration erupt all over the United States of America, as the population observe the day that the country declared independence from the UK, all those years ago in 1776. Families and friends gather to rejoice throughout the day on this public holiday, with towns and villages often hosting events that all residents can attend together. We’ve also heard reports of our very own Chinese lanterns being involved in the festivities, as citizens of the states give thanks for, and reflect on another year of Independence and freedom that has passed and that they have been lucky enough to be a part of. If you have any stories from a July 4th celebration that you’ve attended, or maybe you hosted, then we’d love to hear from you. Maybe you’re travelling to America this summer to witness it first hand and would like to take something with you to make your trip extra special…look no further than our Chinese lanterns, which are sure to impress anyone. We’re all for celebrating freedom, so unleash your inner patriot and join in the party this year- we definitely think a day like this is relevant for everyone to appreciate the world we live in.
We’re all (painfully) aware of how unpredictable the British weather can be, and although we like to do everything possible to ensure the sun shines for your special occasion (things we have tried in the past are anti-rain dances, wishing with Chinese lanterns, shouting at the weather man if he predicts rain), there are unfortunately some times where we’ve heard of the lanterns being stored away for use on another day. If you’re a little unsure of when it is safe and advisable to release your lanterns, simply read our mini safety guide right here:
• Chinese lanterns can still be lit and released successfully in very light drizzle. You’ll need to gage this for yourself- if the rain is too heavy the paper will get soaked through, and it won’t be going anywhere.
• If the wind is stronger than a very light breeze, then we cannot recommend lighting the lanterns, as this increases the risk of them floating into trees or building, posing a hazard.
• A clear sky is perfect for releasing your Chinese lanterns, as you can see what is around, and possibly in their path as they get higher and higher, and definitely the safest way to do things.
If you have any questions about our products or safety advice for our lanterns, please do get in touch.
It’s that dreaded time of year again, when young people all over the country are gearing up to take various exams, which may determine some of the paths they can take in the future. Schools pile on the work and pressure of doing exceptionally well, and it can be extremely difficult to keep a cool head (something which really helps with performing one’s best, we’re sure you’ll agree). If you’re looking for a unique and special way to support your friends and family at this stressful time, why not involve them in a Chinese lanterns release, during which you can join together in wishing for their good fortune and strength to do their best under pressure. The party atmosphere will help take their mind off everything else that’s going on for a while, and thus leave them refreshed and able to take in more when they next settle down to study. And all the other guests get to have a lovely sociable time- everyone wins! When the results come in and they’ve passed with flying colours, invest in some more “flying colours” with our coloured Chinese lanterns in celebration of their achievement.
Every year, on midsummer’s day, or the day during which the sun is highest in the sky and therefore the daylight lasts the longest, thousands of people flock to Stonehenge in Salisbury, South West England, to celebrate and watch the sun rise. Musicians gather to entertain the crowds, and a great sense of community is reported every time this event occurs. 2010 summer solstice will fall on the 21st June; why not plan to make your mark at this momentous occasion, and take some Chinese lanterns to release during the sunrise, or indeed at the end of the day when the sun goes down? The classic white lanterns look stunning against a summer sky as the light arrives or fades, and can really help add to the magic of the occasion. In our experience, Chinese lanterns are also a great conversation starter, and you’ll have people flocking around you, wanting to be part of the release. A lovely way to make new friends!
If you have any images or stories from a solstice celebration in a previous year, please do get in touch and share them with us. We always love hearing from you, particularly lovely occasions where our products have been put to good use, and who knows, your contribution may even be chosen to be included in a future blog.
Every summer for one day, the streets of central London are closed off for the biggest party of the year- Pride. The rainbow flag is flown high, whilst the public flock to celebrate and show their support for the gay and bisexual rights and freedom. Colour is of the essence, with glitter and make-up being cracked out all over the place. This summer, why not make your mark at the parade and take some coloured Chinese lanterns to light and release? Available in blue, yellow, green, orange, red, purple, pink and white, they look fantastic against a clear blue sky, and of course at night, into which the party continues for hours. They’re also a great talking point/social conversation starter, so a great way to make new friends! Invite people to join you in lighting and releasing your lanterns, and they’ll be delighted to be asked to help with such a special moment.
So let us know if you’d like us to talk you through our products or prices, and we’ll be happy to help get the party going at this year’s Pride! We also love seeing photos of the lanterns in action at special occasions, so send them to us, and who knows, your photographic works of art may appear in our blog.
Although it might seem as though Chinese lanterns work by magic (a common misconception, established by the stunning way in which they float into the night), it is not so. We’ve done our science homework, and have discovered that it is in fact a handy convection current that helps them to fly away, never to be seen again, and so we thought we’d share what we’ve learnt with you. So make yourselves comfortable for today’s invaluable lesson:
• The term ‘Convection’ refers to the transfer of heat energy through the movement of a liquid (or indeed a fluid or a gas).
• In the case of Chinese lanterns, the air that comes into contact with the heat source- this being the fuel cell- expands and becomes lighter, thus rising and filling the lantern with air. As there is nowhere for the air to escape once it has risen, it is forced to take the lantern with it.
• Once the heat source is taken away-that is, the fuel cell has burnt out- the air becomes heavier and falls, thus so does the lantern.
That’s all for today folks, we hope we’ve enlightened you, even if only a little…and of course you can now impress your friends and family with your extensive knowledge of the way things work.
We love the environment, and so do our Chinese lanterns, which is why they happily biodegrade once they fall to earth having mostly burnt out whilst in flight. As we fancy ourselves as great scientific minds (or something similar), we thought we’d give you, our beloved reader, a small lesson in this wondrous process, to help you appreciate just how greatly important it is for the world we live in. Here it comes…
• The term “Biodegradation” refers to the chemical breakdown of a material by the physiological environment.
• There are two ways organic material can be degraded- either with (aerobically) or without (anaerobically) oxygen.
• Biodegradation can be measured in a number of ways, including how much carbon dioxide or methane the microbes involved in the process are producing.
• Some materials naturally have a great ability to biodegrade at a surprisingly speedy rate- even better for the environment, and also accumulate in create a huge range of compounds which can be used in all sorts of scientific creations.
All this is extremely fascinating, we’re sure you’ll agree, and definitely takes away the worry of potential waste caused by using Chinese lanterns.
If you have any questions about our products, please do get in touch and one of our team will be happy to answer any queries you might have.
Chinese Wish Lanterns is the UK's original supplier of high quality chinese lanterns - also known as Wish Lanterns.
We at Wishlantern love all things magical, particularly when they’re recorded in such distinguished works such as those penned by our very own Will Shakespeare. One of our favourite works is the classic summer spectacular “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, which follows the tale of four young people, who become the subjects of pranks played by woodland fairies, and thus end up having a whole lot of kerfuffle around their romantic inclinations towards each other. The lovers run around falling in love with each other, although not exactly how they planned it, and it all accumulates in everything being sorted out just as it should be, with a massive party being held at the palace, whilst various mechanicals put on a silly play to entertain then. Good old Will.
