Fliping through our old date book, “a lantern festival tha was held in the town center” was maked on February 12, 2025, which is January 15th in the lunar calendar. Due to nature of lunar calendar, the date of Lantern Festival is always fluctuated on Gregorian calendar.
Many activities are held during this occasion, such as eating sweet rice ball soup, guessing lantern riddle, or releasing “sky lanterns,” a viral event in many Asian nations. One well-known tale since the Qing dynasty was that villagers fled to the mountain due to bandits’ attacks. After the bandits left, villagers greeted the neighbor villagers to report safe by releasing these sky lanterns. Therefore, these lanterns are also called “Blessing Lanterns,” “Kongming Lanterns,” or “Peace Lanterns.”
From time to time, releasing sky lanterns has formed a unique custom and special bond within its local community. The entire releasing lantern process reminded us of a WELL feature.
“Additionally, incorporating other key aesthetic elements, such as local culture, materials and art can help celebrate the project’s unique identity and further enrich the space for occupants and visitors.” — WELL M02, Provide Connection to Place
On this momentous day, we design this card for peace makers. Thanks to them for being part of the lantern culture.