Monthly Archives: May 2010

 
 

Chinese lanterns for Midsummer

The longest day of the year is approaching, and with it our high hopes for sunshine and warm temperatures. It’s a time of basking in light evenings and lazy after-work rituals, and certainly an occasion for bringing friends and family together. If you’re holding a party or gathering this year, our Chinese lanterns will make [...]

 
 

Chinese lanterns in Remembrance

Over the years, we have had varied requests for our Chinese lanterns, for use at numerous different events and occasions. These have ranged from significant birthdays or anniversaries, to wedding celebrations and Guy Fawkes night bashes. We have also had the honour of providing our lanterns for memorial services, during which attendees have had the [...]

 
 

Pavilion is ode to Chinese lanterns

At the World Expo in Shanghai, one building has swiftly become the most photographed- and, unsurprisingly for us, it is the Taiwan Pavilion, stunning constructed to look like one of our Chinese lanterns. The beauty does not stop with the structure, oh no. Inside the Pavilion resides the main focal point and central piece of [...]

 
 

Chinese lanterns and the World Cup

It’s the biggest sporting event of this summer, which means that even if you’re not usually a football fan, it’s near impossible not to get caught up in all the excitement and nail-biting anticipation of each game, as teams get knocked out, get through, and inch gradually closer to that sought-after prize. That’s right people, [...]