<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (January 2010) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A sky lantern (simplified Chinese: 天 灯; traditional Chinese: 天 燈; pinyin: tiāndēng), also known as Kongming lantern or Chinese lantern, is a small hot air balloon made of paper, with an opening at the bottom where a small fire is suspended . </P> <P> In Asia and elsewhere around the world, sky lanterns have been traditionally made for centuries, to be launched for play or as part:) of long - established festivities . The name "sky lantern" is a translation of the Chinese name but they have also been referred to as sky candles or fire balloons' or even' lava blimps' . </P> <P> The general design is a thin paper shell, which may be from about 30 cm to a couple of metres across, with an opening at the bottom . The opening is usually about 10 to 30 cm wide (even for the largest shells), and is surrounded by a stiff collar that serves to suspend the flame source and to keep it away from the walls . </P>

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