The video shows a close-up of a person's hand holding a lighter, igniting the wick of a red sky lantern. The lantern is mostly out of frame at the top, but its bright red surface is visible. The wick appears to be a small, flat piece of material attached to a wire frame inside the lantern. The person's hand is positioned to hold the lighter steady while the wick catches fire. Another person's hand, holding the lantern itself, is visible to the left of the frame. The background is dark and appears to be outdoors at night, with hints of a paved surface and a metal grate. The focus is on the action of lighting the lantern, with the flame of the lighter and the initial ignition of the wick being the central elements.