Thai Flying or Sky Lanterns

Last night after dinner we all lit sky lanterns and sent them off with a wish. Dear friends are moving away and we all were wishing they will be back very, very soon. In the dark night sky this is one of the prettiest customs Thailand has. New Years Eve here the sky is filled with lanterns and wishes. At weddings, birthdays and any other momentous occasions people light the lanterns sending them up with all their wishes to the sky.