what is a paper balloons?

Tissue paper balloons (also called paper balloons) are airships that are part of the cultural identity of countries like Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Mexico. it objetive part to be a hobby, but it becomes a real art. despite this in countries like Brazil are totally prohibited, and this practice is considered a crime by the competent authorities, it is that the paper ballons uses a device that generates heat, and is made with a with absorbent paper and paraffin ( the burner), that is burnin very slow , but the fact some fire inside is a risk, so the paper balloons should release only in favorable wind conditions,at appropriate locations free of obstacles and certain safety standards.