Kongming Lantern by NanJing University of Arts

The lantern is also called the sky lantern, also known as the wishing lantern. It is an ancient Chinese handicraft and used for military purposes in ancient times. Modern people put the lantern as a blessing. Men and women, old and young, write the wish of blessing, symbolizing the success of harvest and happiness every year. Usually in the Lantern Festival, Mid Autumn Festival and other major festivals.