B1 – Intermediate
A sky lantern is basically a small hot hair balloon that is made out of paper. It’s simple, festive, and lovely, but it can also be dangerous. Some countries have banned the use of sky lanterns because they can be very dangerous.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript below about the catastrophic fire that happened in Brazil.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/sky-lantern-causes-fire-level-2/
Discussion Questions:
- What is the purpose of sky lanterns? Which celebration/s are sky lanterns used?
- Why are they dangerous?
- What festivals in Spain use light, fire, and/or lanterns? Describe it/them.
- What are other ways to celebrate festivals/events safely?
- What do you like doing during the festival in your city?
One reply on “Sky Lantern Causes Fire”
1. It is believed that lighting them during important events brings good luck to one’s life.For celebrate the winter holidays and the new year
2. Because they have a lit candle and once they are launched into the air, it is not possible to control where they are going to fly.
3.Sky lanterns are not used in Spain.
The most common in Spain for celebrations is the use of fireworks.
Fireworks are used in the New Years celebration and at local village festivals
4. With shows of colored lights and live music
5. Eat cotton candy and caramelised almonds with my friends