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Lanterns on the Day of Human Rights

author — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:13:34 +0000

Flying lanterns once again came to help those, who want to express themselves in a beautiful, yet very symbolic way. 10^th of December, 2011 is when the humankind celebrates the declaration of human rights for the 63^rd time. Everybody should be paying their respect to the human rights defenders and should do something and get involved in this so noble and yet so profoundly natural thing – your human rights. This year we have seen many fight for their rights – some were using the Internet, the social media, others were protesting peacefully, but at some places around the world there was turmoil and fights. Many have accomplished their desires, but there is a large group of people in some countries where to have your human rights is a privilege only for a number of people. This is a very important issue that we all have to address and not neglect. What we have in the democratic countries should not be taken for granted. People should never forget how hard some had fought for those same rights we now consider “natural”. Thousands of lanterns were let afloat in the sky in Poland, others lit torches in India, there were rallies organized in Spain.

If you missed your chance to show support, it is not too late to take part in another very important issue that concerns the humankind, order flying lanterns from us today and show your support.

Flying Lanterns to Celebrate First Flight with Hot Air Balloon

author — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:31:15 +0000

In light of November 21^st we encourage you to release some Flying Lanterns for the Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Etienne, for their first flight in a hot air balloon. After its invention the balloon was initially only tried out with various livestock, however, it wasn’t until 1783 that the first untethered flight was a success. The balloon made by the two brothers made liftoff from the centre of Paris and few for approximately 20 minutes operated by Pilatre.

This is a major event in our history and it should certainly be commemorated. This will give you and your family to organize a get together and both learn about the history of the hot air balloons as well as catch up. To make things interesting have everyone read up on the different facts regarding hot air balloons and when everyone gets together share what you have learned. This will be especially amusing if you have children in the family, as they can also have the day specially organized around hot air balloons. Organize crafts, games, and other fun activities for them that will help them not only learn about these amazing contraptions but really have a blast as well.

Lastly, at the end of the evening have something extra special planned. To show the kids how hot air balloons operate, light a couple of Flying Lanterns and watch them fly off.