Thousands of people released lanterns in unison into the night sky about 30 miles northeast of Las Vegas during the RiSE Lantern Festival. http://abc7.la/2dPYjUR The festival encourages people to write or design personal messages on their lanterns. | ABC7

Experience one of the most breathtaking festivals on Earth — the Yi Peng & Loy Krathong Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand 🇹🇭✨ Thousands of glowing lanterns rise into the night sky as locals and travelers make wishes for good luck and new beginnings. It’s a moment of peace, beauty, and unity that you’ll never forget. This short captures the real magic of the festival — from the floating lantern releases to the reflections on the Ping River, where candlelit krathongs drift gently into the

Tazaundaing Fire Balloon Festival at Night. The weather stopped most balloons flying, but there is still a great vibe. Definitely want to visit again one day #kopete #Myanmar #Taunggyi #fblifestyle | Pete Evans