Historical information
This paper lantern was used by Australian athletes in the ‘Lantern Dance’, the last program of the closing ceremony, the lantern is called “Ch’ong sa ch’orong” and is traditionally used during weddings and festivals.
Physical description
When closed the lantern appears as a large, red spiral bound book with detailed inscriptions describing the way to correctly use the lantern in the ceremony. This description appears in several languages as well as a drawn depiction. When opened latticed crepe paper forms a cylinder. The two thirds of the paper is dyed dyed blue and the last third is dyed red. A small battery pack is used to light the lantern.
Inscriptions & markings
GAMES OF THE
XXIVTH OLYMPIAD
SEOUL 1988
o The last program of the Closing Ceremony is called “Lantern Dance”. When all the performers enter the stadium holding lanterns, turn the paper board inside out and press the ends so that they snap shut. This will then allow the lanterns to light up. Hold the lantern by the handle at the centre and gently rock it above your head as shown in the picture.
o Listen to the announcements via the ear-phones and follow the signals from the guides for further instructions.
o* This lantern is called “Ch’ong sa ch’orong” and was traditionally used during weddings and festivals.
This inscription is repeated several times in various languages on the cover of the lantern.
