Sky Lanterns Are Brilliant at Glastonbury
With another Glastonbury approaching there is one unusual product that comes to mind, sky lanterns. They have, in recent years, become an integral part of any Glastonbury-goers experience. In an interview in 2008 the headliner’s, Kings of Leon, cited the release of lanterns from the Stone Circle as their most powerful memory of the festival. If you do not directly release one from the magical Stone Circle you are likely to witness their magical presence as they drift up and across the roaming Somerset countryside. It is no surprise that the release of the lanterns, with their connotations of peace and hope, have become intrinsically linked with the Stone Circle. This area is where festival goers seek rest in the dark of the night, sitting around and chatting together around fires in the open spirit that remains at the heart of the festival. As is traditional with sky lanterns, a wish is made with each one released. It is a powerful experience to watch from the hillside of the Circle as the wishes rise across the packed festival, oblivious to the manic crowds beneath them, up in to the sky and out of sight. Watching the sky lanterns take this journey in to the clouds is a pure moment to ponder and escape. It is one of the reasons that despite its ever sprawling size, Glastonbury remains extraordinary.
