The date to experience for the first time a unique festival that has already traveled to New York, Toronto, and Mexico is getting closer and closer. If you haven’t reserved your spot yet to experience the Water Lantern Festival in Buenos Aires on June 6, what are you waiting for? It’s a one-night-only event where the Buenos Aires Racetrack is covered in hundreds of paper lanterns glowing in the night. Join this unique event with your own lantern!
What is the Buenos Aires Water Lantern Festival and what can you look forward to?
The Water Lantern Festival in Buenos Aires is a lantern festival inspired by Yipeng, the Thai celebration where thousands of lanterns are released into the sky in honor of Buddha and the celestial deities. It is also inspired by Krathong, where lights are floated on the water to honor the river gods.
In fact, did you know there’s a legend that says if two people’s lanterns float together without separating, they’re destined to be in love forever?
It’s a personal moment, a space to reflect and connect with yourself. Plus, you’ll be surrounded by live music, food stalls, and a welcoming atmosphere. The festival lasts about 4 hours and is suitable for all ages. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience it in Buenos Aires!
Admission to this floating lantern festival, coming to Buenos Aires for the first time on June 6, allows you to join in with a lantern that represents you and your wishes. To join the sea of floating lights this June 6, get your kit and customize it so it represents you 100 percent.
With your ticket to the Buenos Aires Water Lantern Festival, you’ll receive an eco-friendly paper lantern that you can personalize however you like: a wish, a dedication, a reflection, the name of someone you miss, or simply whatever comes from the heart.
Then you’ll release it onto the water with an internal light and watch it float, joining hundreds of other lanterns that light up the night.
The lanterns at this floating light festival are made from sustainable materials, with a biodegradable paper cover and a wooden base.
How to join Buenos Aires’ first floating lantern festival
If you want to take part in this one-time festival that lights up Buenos Aires, buy your ticket before they sell out— there are only a few days left and tickets are flying off the shelves. Each ticket includes your lantern and a kit to personalize it.
Each general admission kit includes a floating lantern, an LED candle, a marker, emotional conversation cards, and a cloth bag. There are also packages for couples that include a picnic blanket, as well as group options. Don’t miss out on a unique festival in Argentina—reserve your spot!
