Have you ever watched that scene in the movie “Tangled” and wished you could see it for yourself? Well, it’s your lucky day, because we’re here to tell you that you can!
From cultural traditions in countries like Thailand and India, to celebrations of the ocean in Japan, lantern festivals take place for all sorts of reasons. But whatever the celebration, they are a true sight to behold. Here are the most spectacular lantern festivals you should start planning a visit to.
Yi Peng Lantern Festival, Thailand
Originating from the Lanna culture of Northern Thailand, the Yi Peng lantern festival is celebrated on the second full moon of the Lanna’s calendar month. Lanterns are released into the air to mark the end of the monsoon season and beginning of the cool season.
RiSE Lantern Festival, Nevada, United States
Every year, locals and visitors alike travel to the Mojave desert in Nevada to watch thousands of lanterns rise high above the Las Vegas Strip. It’s a celebration of music, art, and individuality where visitors can write their own message on their sky lanterns and honor whatever message inspires them.
Tsunan Snow Festival, Japan
The Tsunan region gets some of the heaviest snowfall in the world, and they’ve held a snow festival every year since 1974. Visitors can try winter activities like snow biking, snow banana boating and the climax of the evening is the lanterns being launched into the sky at night.