When Your Setting off Thai Lanterns
Khoom Fay are traditionalistic Thai lanterns, built from slim down tissue paper with a bamboo skeleton. The hot air is admitted by a hot fire pod that comes connected to the lanternThe gracefully ascend, and create a remarkable spectacle, especially when released at regular time intervals to form a string of lighters rising into the sky. Nighttime or day they really make an impact. For Daylight releases I find that the coloured lanterns are to a greater extent taking and the nighttime suits a bright white glowing Thai Lantern but that is just my own personal opinion.Without tearing the paper carefully unpack the Lantern. Ensure the lantern is fully extended, and not creased or falling sidewise. This is greatest complete by taking the top of the lantern, mildly lifting it a couple of feet, then dropping it acutely. The unit will blow up due to air force.Hold the lantern upright, and have a supporter light the wick. After a few seconds the lantern will feel lighter, then gradually rise. Just point it and let it go by itself, do not attempt to throw it up into the air. Now unwind and relish the showThese lanterns are intended for use by experienced pyrotechnic operators. Wear fire retardant clothing and gloves, and have on standby a bucket of H2O.
