Why is Kongming Lantern called Kongming Lantern?

In memory of Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Liang was also called Kongming, and later generations called the hot air balloon Kongming Lantern.

1, Kongming Lantern was named after Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of Shu and Han Dynasties in ancient China, also known as Kongming. When Zhuge Liang was besieged in the war, he used Kongming lanterns to convey information and get help. It is said that when Zhuge Liang was besieged by Sima Yi, he calculated the wind direction and made a floating paper lantern, in which he put a message for help. When these lanterns were introduced, they really attracted rescue, and later generations called them Kongming lanterns as a souvenir.

2. The shape of this lantern is similar to Zhuge Liang's hat, and it is named Kongming Lantern, which symbolizes hope and blessing, inherits the traditional culture of China and conveys Zhuge Liang's wisdom and light.

3. The release of Kongming Lantern in the festival celebration represents people's expectation for a bright future, and it is also a tribute and inheritance to Zhuge Liang's wisdom.