Moonchase Festival

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.

The adeptal "Moonchase Rite", as far as the other adepti knew, such as Streetward Rambler and Cloud Retainer, was for the purpose of communicating with the moon, and was always personally performed by Rex Lapis. In truth, it was Rex Lapis' attempts to contact the First Deadly Self, Ziju, of the deceased White Horse Adeptus, Zibai, imprisoned within the false Frost Moon that the Heavenly Principles had newly created after the War of Funerary Flame. However, despite numerous attempts, Rex Lapis would not receive any response from Ziju, so the adepti eventually stopped performing it.^[2][3]

The human 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.^[4]

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.^[5] 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
	Moonlight Merriment	September 27, 2021	October 11, 2021	2.1

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Decorations at the entrance of Liyue Harbor

Decorations of the stairs to Feiyun Slope

Decorations outside the Ministry of Civil Affairs

Decorations at Yuehai Pavilion

Decorations at Yujing Terrace

Masterful Chefs competition at Yujing Terrace

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