Tsagaan Sar
Steppe Lunar Festival
Date: February 21st 2026
Location: Crystal DC, Mateus, Reunion in the Azim Steppe. Starting at the hill overhanging Reunion.
Begins at 4PM EST
Hosted by the Xaela Server in FF14
About
We based this event from the real life Mongolian Lunar Festival, rather than the game narrative. The lore of the Azim Steppe references the shamanistic belief system of 'tengerism' and Tsagaan Sar itself. Tsagaan Sar ("white moon") is Mongolia's Lunar New Year. It isn't tied to the Chinese calendar so it does not fall on the same date. It is a time when the world's spirits briefly leave for the upper world (on the eve) and come back refreshed (on Tsagaan Sar). It is a time of positivism, of putting aside differences and with no conflict. There are rituals, blessings, feasts and communal activities (with family).On the eve of Tsagaan Sar (called "Bituun") people tend to stick to their homes because of superstitions, this is to not invite any lingering bad spirits."Are you living peacefully?/Amar baina uu?" is a common Tsagaan Sar greeting. It customary to wear white on this day, though it is not required.
Event Schedule
4-4:30PM EST - Opening Ritual hosted by Udgan Uyanga Torgud. We will welcome the spirits back and receive their blessings.
4:30-6:30PM EST - Community activities such as games, feasting, storytelling and anything that helps bring people closer together in fun & joy.
6:30-7PM EST - Closing ritual hosted by Böö Taichu Kha to send off the last year and welcome a new one.
Activities
We will create a separate page for activities when we have sign ups. Would you like to join in the festivities? Please fill out the information below and we will include you in the event.
Activities
All games, food, and storytellers will be listed below once we have sign ups. A map of the location will also be provided before the festival begins.If you would like to join us, please sign up below.
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