The first row, rice and soup, which corresponds to a meal. In the second row, grilled dishes and pancakes, which are the main dishes of the ritual table, are served, and in the third row, a side dish, soup, is served. In the fourth row, side dishes such as vegetables, kimchi are prepared. In the last fifth row, the table will be served with desserts such as fruits and snacks.

The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is held every year on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar. The festival lasts approximately one week.

People can write their wishes on the lanterns, and then launch them into the sky.

Traditionally, lanterns have four or five sides. The lanterns are made entirely of rice paper, bamboo, and wire, enabling them to be recycled after the festival.

These are the steps when releasing sky lanterns:

1. Check the lantern for any external damage; the lantern cannot fly if the heated air leaks out.

2. Write your wish on the lantern.

3. Take a piece of oil-soaked joss paper and hook it to the wire piece at the bottom of the lantern.

4. Gently pull open the lantern so that all four upper corners are fully open and level; someone should also hold the lantern in position at the bottom to be sure enough heated air enters the lantern to push it upwards.

Light the joss paper and wait until hot air fills and expands the lantern before releasing it.