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Monthly Archives: April 2010

 
 

Distress Flares could be Chinese lanterns

In Northern New Zealand, police are receiving a number of calls from concerned members of the public who mistakenly believe they’re witness to distress flares being released over the country. It has become such a problem, and of course a waste of valuable police time and resources, that Inspector Burdett, from the Northern Communication Centre, has [...]

 
 

Chinese lanterns in The Big Freeze

As the winter weather shows no sign of letting up, we’re finding ourselves snowed in, and becoming more inventive with our snow creations- we’ve seen snow men, cars, van and a variety of vehicles, and of course an array of snow pets. It’s hard not to feel festive even though Christmas has passed/some eleven months [...]

 
 

Chinese lanterns and the Environment

When planning a celebration with Chinese lanterns, the last thing you want on your conscience is the thought that the remains of the lanterns may be detrimental to the natural world. Our lanterns burn out completely whilst still in the sky, the paper dissolving without a trace, and thus leave minimal material to come back [...]

 
 

Stencil some original Chinese lanterns

Throughout the year, different colours and designs of the Chinese lanterns that we offer are appropriate at different times. In 2009, both the pumpkin and Santa lanterns proved to be a real hit with the young (and young at heart), as people really got into the spirit of Halloween and Christmas, wanting to find a [...]