Sky lanterns can be traced back thousands of years to the Eastern Han Dynasty in China (25–220 C.E.), when the bright, floating objects were used not only as light sources but also to relay important military signals across long distances.

What country is Sky Lantern Festival?

Lantern Festival, also called Yuan Xiao Festival, holiday celebrated in China and other Asian countries that honours deceased ancestors on the 15th day of the first month (Yuan) of the lunar calendar. The Lantern Festival aims to promote reconciliation, peace, and forgiveness.

Who made the sky lantern?

Nearly two thousand years ago, Flying Lanterns, traditionally called Khoom Fay, were invented by Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang made the first Sky Lantern out of an oiled based rice paper and bamboo frame.