Balloon Ascension Day

Balloon Ascension Day

Balloon Ascension Day is an annual celebration observed on January 9th of every year. Have you ever went in through the hot air balloon or balloon ascension. Those who have taken a trip in the air balloon knows how beautiful it is to enjoy the nature from the air. It is incredible to feel the passing clouds on the sky, to look at the birds flying so near. Flying in the air was an unimaginable thing some centuries ago. However, things have changed as with the invention of flights and helicopter, and most often this mode of transportation has become a forgotten thing. Balloon Ascension Day is celebrated as to honour the Jean Pierre Blanchard who succeeded in being able to fly in the air through the hot air balloon.

“It’s only when you’re flying above it that you realize how incredible the Earth really is.” – Philippe Perrin

History of Balloon Ascension Day

The origin, history, creator, and the year from which the Balloon Ascension Day has been celebrated are not precisely known. It is a Day that is established to honour the excellent work of Jean Paul Blanchard. It was Jean Paul Blanchard, a French aeronaut and inventor who on January 9, 1793, made the first aerial trip in the yellow hot air balloon. To remember his invention and air trip, this Day has been celebrated on the same date every year in which he had made his aerial trip’s debut.

Blanchard stood in front of the Walnut Street Prison located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (now known as Independence Square). He took a spot over there and made some last-minute adjustments to the hydrogen-filled gas balloon, while a relatively large number of the crowd looked on. Blanchard had sold plenty of tickets to the people as to make them see him ascend into the sky. Indeed, the president of the United States, George Washington himself, was also present during this event.

How to Celebrate Balloon Ascension Day

Celebrating the Balloon Ascension Day is quite simple. Take a trip on the balloon ascension and see how this mode travelling looks like. Those who have never gone to the air through the hot air balloon, then this Day is the best time to experience how hot air balloon trip looks and feels like. Encourage your family and friends to join with your air travel. Those who are affordable can visit the vacation sports like Napa Valley in California, Cappadocia in Turkey, Yarra Valley in Australia, Gstaad in Switzerland to take a Balloon Ascension ride. Enjoy the wind, breeze, sun, climate, height, and everything of nature. Don’t forget to share your hot air balloon trip photos and views about this Day on the social media using the hashtag #BalloonAscensionDay.