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Festival of Szeto

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The Festival of Szeto is an important festival in the Fire Nation, honoring the life and accomplishments of Avatar Szeto.[1]

History[]

The culmination of the Camellia-Peony War occurred during the Festival of Szeto in 295 BG. Fire Lord Zoryu invited Avatar Kyoshi to the Fire Nation Royal Palace for the festival in hope of bolstering his dwindling popularity. The invitation did not have its desired effect, as Kyoshi mistook Chaejin for the Fire Lord.[2] Shortly after, Yun attacked the palace and held many nobles hostage, angering the Fire Lord's guests.[3]

Lady Huazo intended to celebrate the Festival of Szeto in North Chung-Ling, angering the Keohso clan by buying properties on their territory of Shuhon Island. The following day, an inflammatory message appeared in the melonyam fields, championing Chaejin as Fire Lord. This led to a fight between the Keohso and Saowon clansmen, with some of the younger fighters even breaking the prohibition on fighting with firebending.[4][5][6]

After the Saowon clan was arrested and disgraced, the festival's celebrations came to an end, as the capital was shocked by the act of treason. Shortly after, rain began to fall in the caldera, an auspicious omen for the Fire Lord.[7][8]

Traditions[]

Lanterns are lit across the Fire Nation Capital, with lantern barges paddling across the famous lakes of Royal Caldera City.[9]

As it is a holiday, Agni Kais are banned during the festival, and it is considered a spiritual offense to burn another during the celebrations.[10]

Stalknose mushrooms are a traditional Festival of Szeto dish. They symbolize a good harvest due to growing on overcrowded ears of grain.[11]

Appearances[]

Chronicles of the Avatar[]

Trivia[]

References[]

  1. ↑ Yee, F. C. (author), DiMartino, Michael Dante (author). (July 21, 2020). Chapter Five, "Cultural Diplomacy". The Shadow of Kyoshi. Amulet Books.
  2. ↑ Yee, F. C. (author), DiMartino, Michael Dante (author). (July 21, 2020). Chapter Eight, "Ancient History". The Shadow of Kyoshi. Amulet Books.
  3. ↑ Yee, F. C. (author), DiMartino, Michael Dante (author). (July 21, 2020). Chapter Ten, "Aftermath". The Shadow of Kyoshi. Amulet Books.
  4. ↑ Yee, F. C. (author), DiMartino, Michael Dante (author). (July 21, 2020). Chapter Twelve, "The Fire Sage". The Shadow of Kyoshi. Amulet Books.
  5. ↑ Yee, F. C. (author), DiMartino, Michael Dante (author). (July 21, 2020). Chapter Sixteen, "Resignation". The Shadow of Kyoshi. Amulet Books.
  6. ↑ Yee, F. C. (author), DiMartino, Michael Dante (author). (July 21, 2020). Chapter Seventeen, "Weakness". The Shadow of Kyoshi. Amulet Books.
  7. ↑ Yee, F. C. (author), DiMartino, Michael Dante (author). (July 21, 2020). Chapter Twenty-Two, "Housecleaning". The Shadow of Kyoshi. Amulet Books.
  8. ↑ Yee, F. C. (author), DiMartino, Michael Dante (author). (July 21, 2020). Epilogue. The Shadow of Kyoshi. Amulet Books.
  9. ↑ Yee, F. C. (author), DiMartino, Michael Dante (author). (July 21, 2020). Chapter Four, "The Reunion". The Shadow of Kyoshi. Amulet Books.
  10. ↑ Yee, F. C. (author), DiMartino, Michael Dante (author). (July 21, 2020). Chapter Thirteen, "Spiritual Exercises". The Shadow of Kyoshi. Amulet Books.
  11. ↑ Yee, F. C. (author), DiMartino, Michael Dante (author). (July 21, 2020). Chapter Six, "The Performance". The Shadow of Kyoshi. Amulet Books.
  12. ↑ DiMartino, Michael Dante; Konietzko, Bryan; Yang, Gene Luen (writer), Sasaki of Gurihiru (penciling, inking), Kawano of Gurihiru (colorist), Heisler, Michael; Comicraft (letterer). The Rift Part Two (July 2, 2014), Dark Horse Comics.
  13. ↑ O'Bryan, John (writer) & MacMullan, Lauren (director). (April 28, 2006). "Avatar Day". Avatar: The Last Airbender. Season 2. Episode 5. Nickelodeon.
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