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• Paper lantern — Paper lanterns come in various shapes and sizes, as well as various methods of construction. In their simplest form, they are simply a paper bag with a candle placed inside, although more complicated lanterns consist of a collapsible bamboo or… …   Wikipedia

• PAPER-CUTS — Jewish paper cuts present an interesting branch of traditional folk art which fulfilled a specific part in the life of the community. The subjects of Jewish paper cuts were connected with customs and ceremonies, and associated with holidays and… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Paper Moon (lantern) — The paper moon is a spherical globe that serves as a lantern, constructed from bamboo and draped with paper. Other translucent material, such as silk, may be used instead of paper. Paper lanterns date back to second century China, and can be seen …   Wikipedia

• Gifu Lanterns — or Gifu Paper Lanterns, are a special product of the city of Gifu in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. They have been labeled as one of Gifu s traditional crafts. Famed artist Isamu Noguchi designed a series of Gifu Lanterns that were entitled Akari ,… …   Wikipedia

• NESCO Feast of Lanterns — The NESCO Feast of Lanterns is an annual festival that is held the last weekend in August prior to the Labor Day holiday. Festival events are located in and around Spades Park, 1800 Nowland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Contents 1 History of Site… …   Wikipedia

• Chinese paper cutting — A Paper cut Window Flower during Chinese New Year Chinese Paper Cutting or Jianzhi (剪纸) is the first type of papercutting design, since paper was invented by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty in China. The art form later spread to other parts of …   Wikipedia

• Sky lantern — Yi Peng (Loi Krathong) festival in Tudongkasatan Lanna (Lanna Meditation Retreat Centre) , Mae Jo Chiang Mai, Thailand Chinese name …   Wikipedia

• Lantern Festival — For the festival associated with mooncakes sometimes called Lantern Festival, see Mid Autumn Festival. Lantern Festival Lantern Festival at night in Taipei Official name Shangyua …   Wikipedia

• Chinese New Year — For other traditions of celebrating lunar new year, see Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year Chinatown, London around Chinese New Year Also called Lunar New Year, Spring Festival Observed by …   Wikipedia

• List of oldest companies — This list of the oldest companies includes brands and companies, excluding associations, educational, government or religious organisations. This list is taken from one restricted and geographically biased source, and because of the difficulty… …   Wikipedia

• Martinisingen — (pronounced Martini zingen; literally Martin singing i.e. St. Martin Song ) is an old Protestant custom which is found especially in East Friesland, but also on the Lüneburg Heath and in other parts of North and East Germany. It also goes under… …   Wikipedia