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According to Honolulu's Chinatown, the paper lantern originated in China as far back as 250 BC. The frame is made from bamboo or redwood and covered with thin or oiled paper, silk or gauze to soften the light from a naked flame.
Source:
Honolulu's Chinatown: Chinese Lanterns
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California: Chinese Lanterns
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