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What was the occasion that brought these on?

Yes, what event does inspire a jellyfish lantern?

Amazing photo! I love the colour of the lanterns, kind of ethereal creamy grey. Are they really lanterns? OK so I know they're not real jellyfish, (Although I did in fact look twice ), but how do they get to be lanterns, which bits of them light up?

I've never seen a jellyfish lantern before.

I wonder if X'Bert has ever seen one? That question isn't entirely off topic. X'Bert is quite nearby. Well, at least in the same magazine.

I love these lanterns! (X'Bert would like them, too.)

apart from looking like Portuguese man o' war, they seem to bring calm and well-being

I find them "sort of" relaxing to look at

Thanks everyone

These lanterns were getting ready for the big lights switch on at Chester Zoo. I think the bulbs must be hidden inside the heads of the jellyfish. The lanterns event is very popular - the tickets for the whole of December have sold out already!

say it as you see it!

Whoever made those etc, deserve because they are so lifelike (mainly if a breeze aboutetc)

Plus! Well spotted and photographed

Do they have peanut butter fish to go with the jellyfish?

(Yes, its weird question. I'm proud of my capacity for weirdness. It proves I:m not a robot.