Enter the Dragon Festival!
Just over two hundred years ago, the Jade Wind changed Cantha forever.
After years of struggle, The Dragon Empire rose anew from the ashes of the devastation. To commemorate the rebirth of the Empire of the Dragon and the indomitable spirit of the Canthan people, the Dragon Festival is held every summer at Shing Jea Monastery.
All travelers to Cantha are invited to partake in the games, festivities, and quests, or just enjoy the wonders of the season.
This year?s festival runs from Thursday, July 1st to Sunday, July 4th and features a visit from the Emperor himself!
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