Chinese Lanterns – beauty for eyes, threat for planes

Chinese Lanterns beauty for eyes, threat for planes

In a recent and exclusive report on menmedia (Chinese lanterns could bring down a jet), the possibility and threat posed by the Chinese Lantern festival is discussed. It is stated in the article that Chinese Lanterns has a potential impact on flights to Beijing, China and other city airports as the flying and lighted balloons can possibility become a means to mislead, confuse or distract the Pilots. Also, if any such object happens to get sucked into the plane engine, the consequences can be worse.

As part of the ancient festival these lanterns are tools to drive away evil spirits. According to ancient Chinese legends, on the night of the new year's first full moon, evil spirits gather together and can harm the inhabitants unless they are chased away with scary looking or bright lanterns. On the night of New Year's moon, nowadays the festival has now become an entertainment and get-together opportunity for the whole town. Every wants their lanterns to be the best looking, bright and big. Lantern decorating contests add to the fun of this event. The festival brings joy for all young and old alike and also is a great opportunity for photographers and travelers looking to uncover the beauty of Chinese Culture. At this occasion, streets are lit out with thousands of revelers carrying elaborate lanterns many of which resemble the faces of animals and celebrities. The festival has huge rate of participation both locally, regionally and internationally.

However, authorities are concerned worldwide about the possible threat these Lanterns can pose to air traffic. From Olympic 2008, onwards China has been climbing up on the leader of popular tourist destination and there is hundreds of Flights to Beijing from round the globe each week. Apart from the capital city in China, Flights to Guangzhou, the business district is also flying at a similar rate.

Other cities in China where this festival is celebrated include Shenzhen, the port city as well as Shanghai, a popular tourist destination. The festival is also celebrated in villages, towns and smaller cities however flights to the above mentioned cities are increasing at large as new airlines and new flights to China are also on the rise.

Manchester Airport has given warning about the possible threat the festival may pose to flights to China. Whereas other countries including Germany and Austria have already banned the activity.

The lanterns that can be bought in less than 2 GBP are made of paper, wire and a flame, resembling a hot-air balloon structure. They can fly over a mile above into the sky; however the exact impact or distance that can be covered by such lantern is unpredictable. .

Also the lanterns effect on wildlife and environment is equally threatening. The Government authorities are insuring airport security and have banned the use of powerful fireworks by people living near the airport.

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