Used for centuries in Southeast Asia is the heavenly lanterns operate on the same principle as the balloon.
Our research led us to find first a military use. The lanterns were indeed used to signal the positioning of troops. Later they were adopted by people to use more cultural. Symbol elevation of the soul, it gives life the ancestral spirits.
Traditionally dropped in northern Thailand on full moon nights or during holidays, they have the opportunity to make a vow at the time of takeoff.
The legend says that over the lantern flies high and far over the vow will likely be realized. Means good luck when she takes off, it symbolizes the removal of difficulties of life.
Outside Asia, the release of these small balloons becomes a real social phenomenon in the United Kingdom, United States and Brazil.
In recent years, you've probably noticed on the big screen or small, through TV shows, in advertising campaigns for big brands ... or more directly on a trip in our kingdom.