with participants writing blessings on lanterns and releasing them into the sky. The event, first held in 1999, is a major cultural attraction and a symbol of Taiwan’s heritage.

Hundreds of lanterns set for the sky in New Taipei City, Taiwan as part of the Sky Lantern Festival. The festival is held to mark Mid-Autumn. Participants hand-write wishes onto the lanterns ...

NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan--Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrated the Lantern Festival on Wednesday by releasing paper lanterns into the night sky, visiting light installations and snacking on ...

Diwali, India’s Festival of Lights, transforms the country into a dazzling display of brightness. Celebrated over five days, ...

For lantern festivals, visit Chiang Mai, especially the Chiang Mai Arts and Design (CAD), where the Yi Peng Festival features a grand sky lantern release.