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Podcast: News Bites
Episode: Pingxi Sky Lanterns, Gas Safety, Ancient Buildings
Description: In today's news, with Nancy and Paz:
Pingxi lanterns, gas stoves and asthma, and the secret behind ancient Roman concrete.
All that and more, coming up next!
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Hundreds of Lanterns to be Released at Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
Many travel websites say the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is a "must-see".
Some say the world-famous event originated (ζΊθͺ) from a local tradition.
They say a long time ago, there were robbers who plundered (ζΆε₯ͺ) the village after harvest.
The villagers would hide in the mountains, and leave behind their strong men to defend the village.
When it was safe to come home, the men would release sky lanterns to...