14 inch lanterns are common sizes. When unfolded, its circular diameter is 35cm and its height is 26cm. If it is closed and not unfolded, its width is 9.5 cm and its height is 42 cm. Besides 14 inch, there are 20 inches, 22 inches, 30 inches, 40 inches, 48 inches and so on. This kind of large lantern has many uses, generally used in Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day, New Year's Day and other festivals; Wedding, opening ceremony, new house occupancy and other festive purposes. The use of red lanterns also symbolizes prosperity and auspiciousness.