The Moonchase Festival (Chinese: 逐月节 Zhúyuè-jié) is a festival in Liyue.
History[]
In ancient times, the people of Liyue paid tribute to the Stove God, Marchosius; who taught the inhabitants of the Guili Assembly to create fire, and in turn, how to cook food. It is believed that this seasonal practice, which Keqing's grandfather termed the "Stove God Festival", was a precursor to the Moonchase Festival.[1]
The Moonchase Festival celebrates the arrival of fall by moonlight, which is said to be the time of year when the adepti would seek "the Way" thousands of years ago. "Moonchase" was originally a rite only observed by the adepti, yet it gave rise to various festivals created by the ordinary folk who sought to emulate it.
These festivals; including the Stove God Festival; would later be unified by Rex Lapis under the Moonchase name to honor and commemorate Marchosius,[1] who sacrificed all of his divine power to protect Liyue Harbor from disaster and plagues.[2]
In modern times, the Moonchase Festival is seen as a time for the people of Liyue to reunite with friends and family, have feasts and enjoy themselves.
Each year, the Liyue Qixing decides on a theme for Moonchase; the most recent being "Feast of the Bounteous Land", which coincided with that year's Masterful Chefs competition.[1]
Traditions[]
Masterful Chefs[]
Masterful Chefs is an annual cooking competition held during the Moonchase Festival.[3] It is organized by the Liyue Qixing.[1]
Moonchase Festival Events[]
There is 1 Flagship Event that has corresponded with the Moonchase Festival.
Image | Name | Start | End | Version |
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Moonlight Merriment | September 27, 2021 | October 11, 2021 | 2.1 |
Gallery[]
Other Languages[]
Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
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English | Moonchase Festival | — |
Chinese (Simplified) | 逐月节 Zhúyuè-jié | Moon-Chasing Festival |
Chinese (Traditional) | 逐月節 Zhúyuè-jié | |
Japanese | 月逐い祭 Tsuki'oi-sai[4] | Moon-Chasing Festival |
Korean | 축월절축월절 Chukwol-jeol | Moon-Chasing Festival |
Spanish | Festival de la Luna | Festival of the Moon |
French | Festival de désilune | Festival of Desilune[• 1] |
Russian | Лунная охота Lunnaya okhota | Lunar Hunt |
Thai | เทศกาล Moonchase Thet-sa-kan Moonchase | Moonchase Festival |
Vietnamese | LễLễ Trục NguyệtTrục Nguyệt | |
German | Vollmondtanz | Full Moon Dance |
Indonesian | Festival Moonchase | Moonchase Festival |
Portuguese | Festival da Caça à Lua |
- ↑ French: Désilune is a portmanteau of désir "desire" and lune "moon."
Change History[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Event Moonlight Merriment Quest: Part I, Part 1: One for the Foodies, Two for the Show
- ↑ Event Moonlight Merriment Quest: Part II, Part 2: Three to Get Ready, and Here We Go
- ↑ YouTube: Version 2.1 "Floating World Under the Moonlight" Trailer
- ↑ Event Moonlight Merriment Quest: Part I, Part 1: One for the Foodies, Two for the Show (Japanese Voice-Overs)
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