Chinese sky lanterns - a flying system of paper stretched over a lightweight wood frame. Such products are widespread in the eastern states and in Russia since ancient times.
The story of the appearance of Chinese sky lanterns
The age of the very first sky lantern is approximately 2 thousand years. At the beginning of the third century of our era, they were used in military campaigns. The idea of creation belongs to the Chinese general Zhuge Liang. Nowadays, many people use a variety of flashlights for their personal purposes. Previously, they were used as a means of communication. They are clearly visible at long distances, which helped the generals give all kinds of orders or notify the combat detachment of the approach of the enemy.
After a while, heavenly paper lanterns began to be used for peaceful purposes. For example, the Chinese used them as a bridge between the two worlds. When they flew into the sky, they could carry away the dreams and desires of many people. It is this symbolism that they have preserved to this day, therefore they are in demand at any celebration. Eastern people have always tried to believe that lanterns bring happiness. That is why they began to be launched at weddings and various holidays.
It is worth considering that simple Chinese lanterns and paper air are considered to be the same, but nevertheless they have a difference. The Chinese simply serve as decorations on the streets or in houses, while the heavens have a completely different system and can be launched into the sky.
Chinese sky lanterns: description and device
In fact, the sky lantern system is very simple. You may notice that it is somewhat similar to a regular balloon. Of course, it can be run only once, but it is also quite inexpensive. The very first lanterns were made with a bamboo frame. And they put on a dome of rice paper. Now there are modern materials that are more popular. For example, mulberry paper is used for the dome.
As mentioned earlier, paper lanterns rise into the sky according to the principle of an ordinary ball. The burner, which is fixed below, heats the air, and then the whole system starts to work. The flame heats the air for takeoff and at the same time makes a mysterious highlight in the sky. The most important thing is to remember that for flashlights you need to use only environmentally friendly materials. The paper dome, wood frame and fuel in the burner calmly utilizes nature by itself, and at the same time, the surrounding environment is not polluted at all.
For the manufacture you need only high-quality and environmentally friendly materials. The dome should only be paper with a wooden frame. The fuel in the burner should not pollute nature, so it must be organic.
Technical properties
In fact, these celestial bodies are quite light. On average, the weight can reach only 200 grams, which is really very small. Of course, the flight of such a flashlight will not be long. Fuel is calculated somewhere around twenty minutes of free flight. And when in the end the substance burns out, it just goes down. Air flashlight during the flight can rise to a sufficiently high altitude. On average, it ranges from 200 to 500 meters.
If you start the flashlight late in the evening, the dome will glow very brightly and it will be clearly visible even for many kilometers, and a huge number of people will observe it. It is worth noting that the Chinese sky lanterns really like to watch and consider it a kind of entertainment.
Varieties
There are actually quite a few types of sky lanterns. But always in the main traditional form was a cylinder. In China, they were considered inexpensive and completely simple.
Eastern peoples have always been able to make a great show, and at the same time they launched up balls and triangles and much more. In modern days, lanterns also have the shape of a cylinder with a height of about one meter. They are very cheap and therefore famous enough. On the paper from which the dome is created, different drawings or inscriptions can be placed.
Heart-shaped Chinese sky lanterns for lovers are also very famous. They can usually be found at weddings or just for romance. Also, children are not indifferent to them. They also really like flashlights, and especially for them you can find products in the form of different animals. It can be cats, dogs and other popular species. Each person has his own thoughts, and anyone can come up with an image of flashlights that he likes.
Use criteria
Any category of citizens can safely let lanterns into the sky. Both children and adults. Indeed, for many it is a joy. And this does not require any knowledge of this at all. It is absolutely safe and you don’t have to wait for special weather. But still, some rules come in handy. In very bad weather, the flight time of the flashlight can change, because everything will depend on its mass. When there is a big wind, they are also not advised to run them. And it is best to let away from homes and buildings in order to avoid fires.
Launching is also prohibited near the airport. Also, do not put on any foreign objects on the dome. And the most important thing is never to use other fuel, except for that which is present in the kit.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can conclude that flashlights are really very beautiful and also very important for many people. Some believe in the fulfillment of desires, while others simply enjoy the beauty of a flashlight in the sky. It is wonderful to realize that the long tradition of launch has been preserved in our modern time.