Tourists release sky lantern to make wishes in Taiwan

2017-02-12 09:47 GMT+8

Editor Sun Xiao

Tourists in Taiwan set off sky lanterns, miniature hot-air balloons to make wishes during the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in New Taipei city on Saturday evening. /Xinhua Photo

People who joined the event could write down their wishes on the lanterns before releasing them. /Xinhua Photo

The international event is said to have a history of 100 years, and is reputed to be the brightest, happiest and most heart-warming event in Taiwan. /Xinhua Photo

The traditional sky lantern has become a way for people to make well-wishes and send blessings in China. /Xinhua Photo

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