Chapter 20: The Lantern Festival
Pinagmasdan ko ang karagatan na puno ng mga bangka. We went pass several boats as well as we moved towards the middle of the ocean. Marami nang mga tao ang nagpakawala ng mga lampara, at ang mga lampara ay tila mga lobong lumutang at lumipad papunta sa himpapawid. I was mesmerized by the ethereal beauty of the scene and landscape, however, I was also saddened by the fact that this is one big contributor to environmental pollution.
“Alright, bitawan na natin ang mga lampara.” Madame Phoebe stated, and we all followed. I let go of my hold with the lantern, and watched the lantern I held which contained by wishes to float into the night sky. The sky was blue, and the Twin Moons were shining brightly. The stars were there as well, and the lanterns that were f
