Winter Solstice- Lismore Lantern Parade (20)
OMG LiLee that was sensational! 
I couldn't take my eyes off it, thank you so much
So much work has gone into those 'lanterns' but what a brilliant night it would be and a great way to bring people together
Some of it gave me goosebumps lol - thanks again
I couldn't take my eyes off it, thank you so much
So much work has gone into those 'lanterns' but what a brilliant night it would be and a great way to bring people together
Some of it gave me goosebumps lol - thanks again
LiLee: This weekend is the Winter Solstice which is the shortest day and longest night of the year.
Here in Lismore we have the Lismore Lantern Parade on this night. People, artists and school kids make lanterns from tissue paper and wire and light candles inside and then walk through the streets to a big gathering where there is fire performances, fireworks and a massive bon fire. I was in awe the first time I saw it as I had never seen anything like it. It's mesmerizing to see the fire performances and the bon fire. Most of the community comes out and spends the evening together and it's great fun.
Here in Lismore we have the Lismore Lantern Parade on this night. People, artists and school kids make lanterns from tissue paper and wire and light candles inside and then walk through the streets to a big gathering where there is fire performances, fireworks and a massive bon fire. I was in awe the first time I saw it as I had never seen anything like it. It's mesmerizing to see the fire performances and the bon fire. Most of the community comes out and spends the evening together and it's great fun.
Hiya Miss Lilee
The rest of community might be in nimbin
Lookin4missright: Hiya Miss Lilee
The rest of community might be in nimbin
The rest of community might be in nimbin
Lol that was a cute clip lookin
Not quite as spectacular as LiLee's but noice
lol
your probably right Lookin. you've gotta love a bit of Kombie worship 
My fav was the one called Gav
serene56: Lol that was a cute clip lookin Not quite as spectacular as LiLee's but noice lol
Peace & Mung Beans
Lookin4missright: Peace & Mung Beans
Thanks chook I was feelin a bit peckish
LiLee: your probably right Lookin. you've gotta love a bit of Kombie worship
My fav was the one called Gav
My fav was the one called Gav
love the split screen ones
(think 1963) Lookin4missright: love the split screen ones (think 1963)
I used to have a little Beetle when I first got my licence, it was an antique even then
Had flip out indicators on the side
LiLee: This weekend is the Winter Solstice which is the shortest day and longest night of the year.
Here in Lismore we have the Lismore Lantern Parade on this night. People, artists and school kids make lanterns from tissue paper and wire and light candles inside and then walk through the streets to a big gathering where there is fire performances, fireworks and a massive bon fire. I was in awe the first time I saw it as I had never seen anything like it. It's mesmerizing to see the fire performances and the bon fire. Most of the community comes out and spends the evening together and it's great fun.
Here in Lismore we have the Lismore Lantern Parade on this night. People, artists and school kids make lanterns from tissue paper and wire and light candles inside and then walk through the streets to a big gathering where there is fire performances, fireworks and a massive bon fire. I was in awe the first time I saw it as I had never seen anything like it. It's mesmerizing to see the fire performances and the bon fire. Most of the community comes out and spends the evening together and it's great fun.
While Glastonbury is worshipping the Summer Festival. Odd how a lot of "pagan" ceremonies are still followed to this day.
wash2u: While Glastonbury is worshipping the Summer Festival. Odd how a lot of "pagan" ceremonies are still followed to this day.
Hey it's a wonder there isn't a public holiday for it
Wow, I didn't realise that we had lantern parades here in Aus.
I seen a few of the many lantern parades that happen regularly in Asia. They are always a celebration of some religious or other significant event there. But I didn't know that we had them here.
They are indeed beautiful and so much work goes into the lanterns.....
I seen a few of the many lantern parades that happen regularly in Asia. They are always a celebration of some religious or other significant event there. But I didn't know that we had them here.
They are indeed beautiful and so much work goes into the lanterns.....
LiLee: This weekend is the Winter Solstice which is the shortest day and longest night of the year.
Here in Lismore we have the Lismore Lantern Parade on this night. People, artists and school kids make lanterns from tissue paper and wire and light candles inside and then walk through the streets to a big gathering where there is fire performances, fireworks and a massive bon fire. I was in awe the first time I saw it as I had never seen anything like it. It's mesmerizing to see the fire performances and the bon fire. Most of the community comes out and spends the evening together and it's great fun.
Here in Lismore we have the Lismore Lantern Parade on this night. People, artists and school kids make lanterns from tissue paper and wire and light candles inside and then walk through the streets to a big gathering where there is fire performances, fireworks and a massive bon fire. I was in awe the first time I saw it as I had never seen anything like it. It's mesmerizing to see the fire performances and the bon fire. Most of the community comes out and spends the evening together and it's great fun.
Wow Lilee, thanks for sharing, it looks beautiful. I could actually imagine my township doing something like that, it is indeed unique and a lovely bit of inspiration in the pit of winter.
LiLee: This weekend is the Winter Solstice which is the shortest day and longest night of the year.
Here in Lismore we have the Lismore Lantern Parade on this night. People, artists and school kids make lanterns from tissue paper and wire and light candles inside and then walk through the streets to a big gathering where there is fire performances, fireworks and a massive bon fire. I was in awe the first time I saw it as I had never seen anything like it. It's mesmerizing to see the fire performances and the bon fire. Most of the community comes out and spends the evening together and it's great fun.
Here in Lismore we have the Lismore Lantern Parade on this night. People, artists and school kids make lanterns from tissue paper and wire and light candles inside and then walk through the streets to a big gathering where there is fire performances, fireworks and a massive bon fire. I was in awe the first time I saw it as I had never seen anything like it. It's mesmerizing to see the fire performances and the bon fire. Most of the community comes out and spends the evening together and it's great fun.
Awesome parade love festivals and I may add your town sure has come up with a beauty very creative and arty
Lookin4missright: Hiya Miss Lilee
The rest of community might be in nimbin
The rest of community might be in nimbin
That is too funny but don't think it's a scratch on the lilee's Lantern Parade.
Where the heck is Nimbin
need I say no more 
Thanks for sharing Lillee
I am so looking forward to the days becoming longer...
I wish there was something in our town to mark this event... but no..
I am so looking forward to the days becoming longer...
I wish there was something in our town to mark this event... but no..
curly28: That is too funny but don't think it's a scratch on the lilee's Lantern Parade.
Where the heck is Nimbin need I say no more
Where the heck is Nimbin need I say no more
Combi vans and Nimbin are synonimous. It was a culture back then.
Over the last few months, I have taken my old ex-Army Land Rover to a few events. A lot of people have come up to me and the other people there and said how the vehicles have brought back so many memories of what they did way back then.
A lot of the events like the Mid-Winter Lantern Parade mean something to many country towns. A lot are to do with non-Christian celebrations but who does not enjoy a good parade?
The City of Greater Dandenong (Vic) has over 150 diverse cultures and celebrates so many different ones. The Chinenese and Vietnamese New Years are often a month apart. Then they have the Christians of belifs, Lutherans, Dutchies plus Indians of different persuasions, many different African nations celebrating their festivities at different times of the year.
Well my son just had his birthday yesterday which means it was the shortest day of the year, so we can look forward to the days slowly getting longer again...and warmer. Bring on Summer!! 
snagsmoore: Well my son just had his birthday yesterday which means it was the shortest day of the year, so we can look forward to the days slowly getting longer again...and warmer. Bring on Summer!!
And a cold night as well.
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Here in Lismore we have the Lismore Lantern Parade on this night. People, artists and school kids make lanterns from tissue paper and wire and light candles inside and then walk through the streets to a big gathering where there is fire performances, fireworks and a massive bon fire. I was in awe the first time I saw it as I had never seen anything like it. It's mesmerizing to see the fire performances and the bon fire. Most of the community comes out and spends the evening together and it's great fun.