This is one of the coolest things that are made in Thailand. I believe it is called a con-fi. Spelled phonetically...It is a 2.5 ft radius metal ring, with 3 to 4 feet of tissue paper attached. Running radially to the center are 3 metal wires with a flammable paper-like material suspended in the middle. They basically operate on the same priniciple as hot air balloons. What you are seeing here is stage 1. The lighting of the fuel. You are also seeing my sexy shorts. First pair i've purchased probably in 15 years.