Sky Lanterns Trinity Video
Sky Lanterns Trinity Video
Sky Lanterns Trinity VideoTrinity, FL, United States A sky lantern, also known as Kongming lantern[citation needed] or Chinese lantern, is a small hot air balloon made of paper, with an opening at the bottom where a small fire is suspended.In Asia and elsewhere around the world, sky lanterns have been traditionally made for centuries, to be launched for play or as part of long-established festivities. The name "sky lantern" is a translation of the Chinese name tiān dēng (天燈, 天灯). Sky lanterns have also been referred to as sky candles or fire balloons, however the latter term is also used to refer to balloon munitions used during World War II.Shot by Tampa Aerial Photographer Celebrations of Tampa Bay celebrationsoftampabay.