In Brazil , this type of balloon is prohibited by law because of the risk of fires .
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Who is called the loose balloonist . Generally ballooners organize themselves into groups or teams, especially in the Brazilian cities of Curitiba , Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo , for making paper balloons making various models, such as pião carrapeta, bagdás, modeled, trufis, clippings, among others. These balloons can be released during the day or evening. By day, the balloonist usually put banners, flags and silk sheet fogueteiras ( fireworks ). At night, he often put fogueteiras, panels, signage. To make the panels and placards night he uses ushers (cup of silk sheets with a lit candle inside), also used to put around the balloon, balloon and this is known as lanternado or bojado. The fogueteiros known as carry a load of fireworks .
(Imagery Date: 7/3/2004)