Paper Lanterns UK Blog

Chinese New Year 2021

Chinese New Year 2021

27/01/2021
Chinese New Year 2021 celebrations (the year of the OX ) -- begin on February 12th and culminating on February 26th February with the Lantern Festival.Tied to the Chinese lunar calender, it is traditionally a time to pay respect to heavenly Deities including ancestors, whilst bringing family and friends together.It has been a long tradition for family and friends to return home from work or studies to celebrate together whilst enjoying special home cooked specialities.Lion and Dragon celebratory dances are performed with Lantern shows lighting up the streets at night.Street markets are filled ...
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Happy New Year

Happy New Year

01/01/2021
Best wishes for a wonderful New Year 2021!From the team at Paper Lanterns UK....
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Merry Xmas from Paper Lanterns UK

Merry Xmas from Paper Lanterns UK

17/12/2020
 This year has been one like no other, and so many have faced unprecedented challenges and even personal tragedy.We will be reflecting on the selfless contribution of those who have helped others.We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our clients for their loyalty to us for the tireless efforts made this year in keeping on going,The whole team wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the peace, rewards and prosperity you deserve in 2021. Stay safe and take care from all of us at Paper Lanterns UK    ...
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Xmas 2020 Virtual Presentation

Xmas 2020 Virtual Presentation

16/12/2020
Paper Lanterns UK were delighted to participate as a Supporter at this years Beaconsfield Festival of Lights which took place on Wednesday 9th December 2020 organised by The Rotary Club of Beaconsfield.Due to the current COVID restrictions a VIRTUAL presention was created  which included over 400 of our Paper Lanterns individually designed and painted by some of the local schools.Each lantern was illuminated with an LED creating some wonderful images on the night.Below is a link for all the proceedings,https://youtu.be/PdQHeRh2v5M?list=PLc682Zh9s5KQqrk5o36acuMAOWCp0G3Zp                        ...
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COLOURS FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2021

COLOURS FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2021

28/11/2020
We have collated our trending colours above for 2021..Keeping all fingers crossed, we hope all Weddings & Events will be up and running in the New Year! After all the sombre days spent either restricted, or under Lockdown, we are looking forward to much happier times. Colours reflect this with Yellow, Cinnamon (Lots of Terracotta Pots & Vases) Pale Blue/Pink. White is always a reliable stand by colour, but why not look at softer shades of Cream and Ivory. We hope http://www.paperlanternsuk.com can be of service to you when selecting Paper Lanterns for your Wedding Day or Home Decoration,  offe...
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"SPOOKY & CREEPY"

20/10/2020
Halloween (All Hallows Eve) is" Creeping Up" on us once again.A celebration which is observed in many counties on October 31st. Although Halloween celebrations as we know it, is a relatively new concept, it is worth noting that it probably originated as early as ancient Celtic times incorporated with Harvest Festivals.Through the centuries Halloween evolved and we now associate it with Trick- or Treating-Colourful costumes -- Apple Bobbing and Carving Pumpkins to name a few.Scottish & Irish immigrants to the USA  during the 1920`s appear to have introduced Halloween celebrations where it has b...
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