RELEASE TO THE SKY. A photo made available on 26 October 2014 shows Thais release thousands of hot air lanterns during the Yi Peng festival celebrations in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, late 25 October 2014. The ancient northern traditional festival is held annually by launching floating lanterns into the night sky with the belief that misfortune will fly away with the lanterns as part of Loy Krathong celebrations. Photo by Pongmanat Tasiri/EPA 