# Sky Lanterns Paper Hot Air Balloons, add Fire, let Go By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-08-09 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-lanterns-paper-hot-air-balloons-add-fire-let-go References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2007/07/sky_lanterns.php) & [tntsales.us](http://www.tntsales.us/Sky_Lantern.html) When lighting a bag on fire what could go wrong? Surprisingly, Sky Lanterns are very safe. There's a whole festival for Sky Lanterns in Taiwan each year. It's a pretty romantic thing to do when the mood strikes you. **Implications** - The featured video shows these [glowing Sky Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-collection) getting sent up into the air and filling the [night sky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evening-sky) with a beautiful glow. The Sky Lanterns are made out of [flame-resistant bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-torch) so that they won't be able to start a fire. Some people write messages on the lanterns before they are sent up into the air and out of sight. It certainly would be something amazing to see in person! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Celebrations:** Sky Lanterns promote eco-friendliness by using flame-resistant bags to avoid starting fires. - **Personalized Event Products:** People write messages on Sky Lanterns before sending them up, making them customizable and unique event products. - **Romantic Premium Experiences:** Sky Lanterns offer a romantic and breathtaking visual experience that could be marketed as a premium event experience. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning and Coordination:** Event planners can add Sky Lanterns to their eco-friendly, unique, and romantic event offerings. - **Tourism:** Sky Lanterns could be incorporated into travel packages as a unique and romantic premium tourist experience. - **Eco-friendly Product Manufacturing:** Manufacturers could produce eco-friendly Sky Lanterns for sale at festivals or online marketplaces, targeting environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flickering Candle-Inspired Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-big-poppy.md) - [Wish-Making Lantern Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-wish-lanterns.md) - [Floating LED Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poof-light.md) - [Hot Air Balloon Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-balloon-festival.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Glowing Whimsical Storybook Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fable-lantern.md) - [Riviera-Inspired Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-air-balloon-dining.md) - [Bulbous Bag-Like Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorong-lantern.md) - [Sun-Mimicking Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-lantern.md)