Lantern Rite Festival
Last updated 2026-03-08
Lantern Rite is a festival in Liyue celebrated on the first full moon of the year and lasts for five days.[1] It is said to be the biggest of Liyue's festivals.
History
Originally, people began releasing lanterns as a way to remind soldiers of the way home, and to never lose sight of themselves.[2] After the Archon War ended, it became a way to commemorate those who sacrificed their lives during the war, and eventually evolved into a full-blown festival of remembrance.
The Lantern Rite coincides with one of the largest outbursts of power from gods who fell in the Archon War, which Xiao has to battle against during the festival's duration.[3]
Traditions
Every year, one fallen hero from Liyue's history is selected as the subject of the Lantern Rite's Mingxiao Lantern — a massive lantern constructed from materials donated by citizens and visitors alike. The Mingxiao Lantern's size depends on the largest chunk of Plaustrite found in the previous year, and its design is usually based on one of the adepti who died protecting Liyue,[1] In the Version 5.3 iteration, however, the lantern was based on the god Tao Dou, who was not affiliated with the adepti.[4]
Lantern Rite Events
There are 6 Flagship Events that have corresponded with the Lantern Rite Festival, all of which allow the player to choose any 4★ character from Liyue to obtain as one of their rewards.
| Image | Name | Start | End | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lantern Rite | February 10, 2021 | February 28, 2021 | 1.3 |
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Fleeting Colors in Flight | January 25, 2022 | February 12, 2022 | 2.4 |
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The Exquisite Night Chimes | January 19, 2023 | February 6, 2023 | 3.4 |
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Vibrant Harriers Aloft in Spring Breeze | February 5, 2024 | February 26, 2024 | 4.4 |
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Springtime Charms | January 24, 2025 | February 9, 2025 | 5.3 |
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A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon | January 30, 2026 | February 23, 2026 | Luna IV |
Trivia
- After Lantern Rite ends, certain members of the Millelith are tasked with traveling throughout Liyue and collecting the lanterns released during the festival to prevent them from becoming litter.[5]
- The Lantern Rite Festival is likely a reference to the real-life Chinese New Year, which celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar, and the Lantern Festival, which marks the final day of Chinese New Year celebrations.
Gallery
Event Cutscenes
Decorations
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Lantern Rite | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 海灯节 Hǎidēng-jié | Sea Lantern Festival |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 海燈節 Hǎidēng-jié | |
| Japanese | 海灯祭 Kaitou-sai | Sea Lantern Festival |
| Korean | 해등절 Haedeung-jeol | Sea Lantern Festival |
| Spanish | Rito de la Linterna | Rite of the Lantern |
| French | Festival des lanternes | Festival of Lanterns |
| Russian | Праздник морских фонарей Prazdnik morskikh fonarey | Sea Lantern Festival |
| Thai | Lantern Rite | — |
| Vietnamese | Tết Hải Đăng | Sea Lantern Festival |
| German | Laternenritual | Lantern Ritual |
| Indonesian | Lantern Rite | — |
| Portuguese | Ritual de Lanternas | Ritual of Lanterns |
| Turkish | Fener Şenliği | Lantern Festival |
| Italian | Festival delle lanterne |
Change History
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 NPC Dialogue, during "Lantern Rite": Jiangzhou
- ↑ Zhongli's Voice-Over: More About Zhongli: III
- ↑ Xiao's Character Story: Vision
- ↑ Event Springtime Charms World Quest: Final Stanza: The Sanctification of Tao Dou
"The god Tao Dou was not our friend, but neither was he our enemy." - ↑ Event Lantern Rite Tales World Quest: Where the Light Wanes
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