Here at Wishlantern we are always excited to see chinese lanterns being used in large budget video’s and adverts but we’re just as proud to see home video’s of happy customers launching our lanterns so feel free to send any lantern launches our way.

I recently came across the below video for Microsoft’s new windows phone 7. If you watch at the beginning you will see a cluster of lanterns in the clip.

The video features a group of people venturing out to an undisclosed island to create the ultimate island getaway of sun sand and parties, It looks like fun! If you watch from about 20 seconds from the end you will see a bunch of Wishlantern’s being let off in unison. More proof that flying lanterns are a fantastic addition to any party or celebration.

Unfortunately none of the Wishlantern staff were required as extra’s in this shooting but it’s only a matter of time until Hollywood comes knocking….

The skylanterns used in Coromandel were a red variety confused for flares that we don’t currently sell, however Wishlantern feel an obligation to clarify the process for safely using our product at your event this season. Each and every one of our Flying lantern includes clear and consise safety information to minimise user error.

Wishlanterns are completely safe, however, like anything that includes a naked flame there are safety procedures that should be followed.
If you are using these in areas where there is a chance they could be mistaken for a flare we encourage you to contact your local coastguard to inform them that you intend to let your Wishlanterns off. Giving them some forewarning will help them to identify and eliminate false callouts and allow them to focus their efforts on genuine issues.

It is also unwise to allow children to launch lanterns and although it may seem like a good idea at the time if you are under the influence of alcohol please let a sober friend set them off.

Paying attention to the wind speed and not releasing in winds greater than 8km/hr is recommended. For our full launch and safety information please refer to the insert that is included in your Wishlantern packet or check out our Safety page.

Wishlanterns are a fantastic alternative to fireworks  and with a little common sense and planning lanterns can be a wonderful addition to your summer festivites this year.

If you have any queries don’t hesitate to leave a message.

Happy New Year!

Wishlantern.co.nz is your leading supplier of wish lanterns for weddings and celebrations. We can be reached via our contact page or by emailing the team sales@wishlantern.co.nz

They are constructed with a a lightweight paper cover and fine bamboo frame. To get them airborne they have a fuel cell that when lit fills the lantern with expanding air causing it to float up into the sky. When the fuel cell has stopped burning the lantern will gently float back to the ground.

There are many names for Wish lanterns including Sky Lanterns, Glow Lanterns,  Khoom fay, Flying Lanterns, Chinese Lanterns and Sky Candles.

The home of the first ever hot air balloon is said to be Chiang Mai, named the Kongming Lantern after its inventor Zhuge Liang whose term of address or Chinese style name was Kongming. They were first used as a signalling balloon at the turn of the century.
Their use later spread to non-military use as they gained popularity with children at carnivals and lanterns became a part of festivals including the Chinese mid-autumn and Lantern festivals.
The Loi Kratong festival in Thailand features sky lanterns, it is considered good luck to launch a lantern at this festival with locals believing a lantern released symbolizes the release of any worries or problems.

Wish Lantern have grown in use as the western world discovers and enjoys lanterns at weddings, festivals and in memorials. A message can be drawn on the lanterns before they are released to the sky.
Weddings have been enhanced with guests releasing a succession of lanterns, and they help make some amazing photographs.

Lanterns of various sizes and qualities are available worldwide and after extensive trial and research wishlantern.co.nz have found and now offer only premium quality lanterns that are safe and fun to use, be wary of imitations.

Today we received in the much anticipated new shipment of Wish Lanterns.
It was all hands on deck to get them organised, ready and waiting for
dispatch to customers.

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