Sky lanterns of chiang mai, Thailand Amaze yourself and your friends with these stunning floating sky lanterns of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, the original sky lanterns of the Loy Krathong & Khom Loi Festival. Ideal for special events such as weddings, celebrations, holiday festivities, party's, festivals, firework displays..... Sky lanterns are made from rice paper, bamboo and rolled wax paper. Simply attach the rolled wax paper to the sky lantern with the wires provided, light it up, release and watch the sky lantern soar up into the sky. ( When rolled wax paper extinguishes, the sky lantern floats gently back down to earth like a parachute )