Lantern Walk

It’s time again. Let’s welcome the beginning of winter! Come along to walk with lanterns and sing together in the twighlight!

On June 11 at 5pm at the Community Hall RB, Corinna Apps and Lucia Phelan bring one of their wonderful childhood German traditions to Rainbow Beach – the atmospheric Lantern Walk.

“Some people were put off by the weather last year, which was really windy and we had a few showers,” says Lucia. “However, in Germany we are used to ‘bad’ weather and it’s part of winter. Therefore, there’s no wrong weather, just wrong clothing. Put on your warm jackets, beanies, mittens, scarves and boots and embrace the short, cool weather period we get in Rainbow Beach!

“Hot chocolate, biscuits and hot dogs are provided,” Lucia adds. “Bring your own lantern or craft one with us for a Gold Coin donation at the Playgroup School Library on June 8, 9am. We look forward to seeing you!”

Lucia and Corinna will also be crafting lanterns on June 8 with the Year 1 and Prep classes at Rainbow Beach School.

This is a community event kindly sponsored by RB Community Hall, RB IGA, RB Meats, Soda Graphics, Rainbow Getaway Holiday Apartments, Sea Salt @ Rainbow, RB Pies and Cakes.

Last years comments included, “Mysterious and a nice calm atmosphere in the dark”, “Wonderful to watch all the lantern lights while singing and sitting in a circle in the park” and “I loved the hot chocolate!’ (Well, it is made from milk, cream and real dark quality chocolate.)

“We would love to see young and old,” smiles Lucia. Just be warned, you may end up singing the Lantern Song as a lullaby for weeks afterwards!