Lanterns float in the pond at Franklin Park during the Columbus Water Lantern festival last Saturday. Credit: Faith Schneider | Arts & Life Photo Editor
Franklin Park was lit up during the Columbus Water Lantern Festival Saturday night. The park hosted multiple festivities, including craft vendors and food trucks for many to enjoy, leading up to the main event of the night. Before sunset, festivalgoers built and decorated their lanterns before sending them out into the pond.
For those curious about the process of making the water lanterns, see below:
Water lantern bags could be purchased containing two decks of cards and a lantern making kit. Credit: Faith Schneider | Arts & Life Photo Editor
Each lantern kit contained a wood base, dowels, a battery operated candle, a marker and paper. Credit: Faith Schneider | Arts & Life Photo Editor
Using the marker, designs and words can be drawn on the lantern. Some individuals wrote aspirations for the future and proverbs while others drew personal images. Credit: Faith Schneider | Arts & Life Photo Editor
Once the lantern decoration is complete, the lantern can be assembled by placing the paper cover on four wooden dowels. Credit: Faith Schneider | Arts & Life Photo Editor
As the sun begins to set, the candle can be turned on and the lantern glows into the dark. Set the candle in the pond and enjoy the lights. Credit: Faith Schneider | Arts & Life Photo Editor
