Paper Lanterns UK Blog

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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Looking Forward

Looking Forward

06/08/2020
We were delighted to be featured in Septembers edition of The World Of Interiors publication showcasing a few of our popular summer colours from our available range of 35 colours and varying sizes.https://www.worldofinteriors.co.uk/Look out for our lanterns c/w integral LED displayed in selected beer gardens -- custom produced for one of our clients this summer- Exclusive Summer Solstice Design With a few weeks left before Summer is behind us, hopefully some of us can look forward to a few balmy days with friends and family.With current covid-19 restrictions still active and changing, interest...
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Interesting notes on Paper Lanterns

Interesting notes on Paper Lanterns

08/06/2020
Paper lanterns originate from the Eastern Han Dynasty which reigned in China from 25 – 220AD. They were originally used as lamps and combined a range of crafts and materials, with paper and silk being the most common. The paper was embellished using a variety of techniques including paper cutting, pricking, steaming and painting. Records show that the origin of the Lantern Festival derives from when the monks used paper lanterns in their worship of Buddha in the 12th day of the first lunar month of the year. During the Tang Dynasty from 618 – 907AD, people made lanterns to celebrate their peac...
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