Largest display of origami lanterns: Philippines breaks Guinness World Records record (VIDEO) MANILA, Philippines -- Lucky Chinatown set a new world record for the largest display of origami lanterns; the dragon shaped display consisted of 19,999 origami lanterns; this was larger than the Guinness World Records record set earlier this year by Hong Kong for the largest display of origami horses, which had 11,817 horses, according to the World Record Academy. Photo: Lucky Chinatown set a new world record for the largest display of origami lanterns. The dragon shaped display consisted of 19,999 origami lanterns. (enlarge photo)
The Guinness World Records' record for the The largest origami mosaic measures 986.46 m² (10,618.167 ft²) and was created by Junior Chamber International Kobe (Japan) at Kobe International.
Guinness World Records also recognized the world record for the largest display of origami horses; it is 11,817 items and was achieved by PMQ Management Co. Ltd. in Hong Kong, China. The display was also custom-designed to look like a dragon as it symbolized power, strength and good luck in Chinese culture.
Lanterns of Hope was created in partnership with History Channel, Origami Pilipinas, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel and Chinoy TV.
The record attempt was spearheaded by Lucky Chinatown in partnership with the community of Binondo. To make the project more meaningful, schools, organizations, families and shoppers were all invited by Lucky Chinatown to write their wish on an origami lantern – making each one a special Lantern of Hope.
