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| − | The '''Glacier Spirits Festival''' is a celebration held in the [[Southern Water Tribe]], founded |
+ | The '''Glacier Spirits Festival''' is a celebration held in the [[Southern Water Tribe]], founded with the intention of strengthening ties between the North and South, as well as maintaining the nation's connection to the spirits. It is considered by the more spiritual tribe members, such as [[Tribal chief|Chief]], [[Unalaq]], to be one of the "most hallowed times".<ref name=RS>{{Cite episode|2|201}}</ref> The festival ends on the day of the [[winter solstice]].<ref name=SL/> |
== History == |
== History == |
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| + | [[File:Unalaq at Glacier Spirits Festival.png|thumb|left|200px|[[Tribal chief|Chief]] [[Unalaq]] lamenting over the commercialization of the festival.]] |
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| ⚫ | Six months after the end of the [[Anti-bending Revolution]], [[Avatar]] [[Korra]], [[Tenzin]], their friends, and their families attended the Glacier Spirits Festival. During the festival, Korra learned from her uncle |
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| ⚫ | Six months after the end of the [[Anti-bending Revolution]], [[Avatar]] [[Korra]], [[Tenzin]], their friends, and their families attended the Glacier Spirits Festival. During the festival, Korra learned from her uncle about the [[Dark spirit incidents|spirit attacks]] on ships in southern waters. Despite the latter's insistence to become her spiritual mentor, Tonraq refuses his brother's offer, reaffirming that Korra's training would only be oversaw by Tenzin. It was also revealed that despite her belief that [[Aang]] tasked the [[Order of the White Lotus|White Lotus]] to keep her in the [[South Pole]], the decision to isolate Korra was made by Tenzin and her father, [[Tonraq]]. |
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| + | At night, Korra was awakened by an alarmed [[Naga]], who alerted her of a [[Dark spirits|dark spirit]], who subsequently attacked Korra just outside of the camp grounds. [[Mako]], [[Bolin]], Tenzin, and Tonraq all attempted to assist her in defeating the spirit, albeit unsuccessfully. The spirit was eventually calmed following Unalaq's intervention, through the use of a specialized [[waterbending]] technique that allowed the spirit to depart in peace. Korra dismissed Tenzin as her spiritual mentor following the incident, choosing instead to seek tutelage under Unalaq after witnessing his display of spiritual awareness.<ref name=RS/> |
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== Purpose == |
== Purpose == |
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+ | [[File:Korra and Mako at Glacier Spirits Festival.png|thumb|right|200px|[[Korra]] and [[Mako]] participating in a recreational booth during the festival in 171 [[History of the World of Avatar#Dates|ASC]].]] |
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| + | Originally, the festival was a solemn time for fasting and meditation, during which tribal elders would commune with the spirits. As a result, spirits would dance in the skies, creating beautiful displays of [[Spirit lights|light]]. |
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| + | By 171 [[History of the World of Avatar#Dates|ASC]], the festival had evolved into a frivolous carnival, spurring recreational games which included amusement booths, where stuffed animals, such as [[flying bison]], are offered as prizes. Confectioneries, including cotton candy and popcorn, are available on the festival grounds as food. |
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| + | A royal feast is also held in honor of the Chief of the Northern and Southern Water Tribes, during which animal shows and other forms of entertainment may be featured. Despite the festival having its origins in the [[Water Tribe]], numerous attendees from other nations are welcome to take part in the festivities.<ref name=RS/> |
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| − | Originally, the festival was a solemn time for fasting and meditation, during which tribal elders would commune with the spirits. As a result, spirits would dance in the sky, creating beautiful displays of light. By 171 [[History of the World of Avatar#Dates|ASC]], the festival had became a frivolous carnival; it spurs recreational games, including water guns, where stuffed animals, such as [[flying bison]], are offered as prizes. Fried foods upon sticks and cotton candy are offered as snacks. Also, a royal feast is held in honor of the respected chief of both the Northern and Southern Tribes. This banquet includes the presence of numerous attendees during which animal shows may be featured. The festival, while originally for the [[Water Tribe]]s, is open to all foreigners wishing to attend.<ref name=RS/> |
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== Appearances == |
== Appearances == |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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| − | * Chief Unalaq theorizes that the deterioration of the festival's spirituality is one of the reasons angry spirits are roaming the southern waters around 171 ASC, stating that |
+ | * Chief Unalaq theorizes that the deterioration of the festival's spirituality is one of the reasons angry spirits are roaming the southern waters around 171 ASC, stating that some of the tribe's traditions had a purpose.<ref name=RS /> |
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== References == |
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| "There's a reason the Glacier Spirits Festival ends on the winter solstice. That's when the spirit world and the physical world are close together." |
| — Unalaq explains the significance of the Glacier Spirits Festival.[1] |
Glacier Spirits Festival.
The Glacier Spirits Festival is a celebration held in the Southern Water Tribe, founded with the intention of strengthening ties between the North and South, as well as maintaining the nation's connection to the spirits. It is considered by the more spiritual tribe members, such as Chief, Unalaq, to be one of the "most hallowed times".[2] The festival ends on the day of the winter solstice.[1]
History
Chief Unalaq lamenting over the commercialization of the festival.
Six months after the end of the Anti-bending Revolution, Avatar Korra, Tenzin, their friends, and their families attended the Glacier Spirits Festival. During the festival, Korra learned from her uncle about the spirit attacks on ships in southern waters. Despite the latter's insistence to become her spiritual mentor, Tonraq refuses his brother's offer, reaffirming that Korra's training would only be oversaw by Tenzin. It was also revealed that despite her belief that Aang tasked the White Lotus to keep her in the South Pole, the decision to isolate Korra was made by Tenzin and her father, Tonraq.
At night, Korra was awakened by an alarmed Naga, who alerted her of a dark spirit, who subsequently attacked Korra just outside of the camp grounds. Mako, Bolin, Tenzin, and Tonraq all attempted to assist her in defeating the spirit, albeit unsuccessfully. The spirit was eventually calmed following Unalaq's intervention, through the use of a specialized waterbending technique that allowed the spirit to depart in peace. Korra dismissed Tenzin as her spiritual mentor following the incident, choosing instead to seek tutelage under Unalaq after witnessing his display of spiritual awareness.[2]
Purpose
Korra and Mako participating in a recreational booth during the festival in 171 ASC.
Originally, the festival was a solemn time for fasting and meditation, during which tribal elders would commune with the spirits. As a result, spirits would dance in the skies, creating beautiful displays of light.
By 171 ASC, the festival had evolved into a frivolous carnival, spurring recreational games which included amusement booths, where stuffed animals, such as flying bison, are offered as prizes. Confectioneries, including cotton candy and popcorn, are available on the festival grounds as food.
A royal feast is also held in honor of the Chief of the Northern and Southern Water Tribes, during which animal shows and other forms of entertainment may be featured. Despite the festival having its origins in the Water Tribe, numerous attendees from other nations are welcome to take part in the festivities.[2]
Appearances
The Legend of Korra
Book Two: Spirits (神靈)
- 201. "Rebel Spirit"
Trivia
- Chief Unalaq theorizes that the deterioration of the festival's spirituality is one of the reasons angry spirits are roaming the southern waters around 171 ASC, stating that some of the tribe's traditions had a purpose.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hamilton, Joshua (writer) & Graham, Ian (director). (September 13, 2013). "The Southern Lights". The Legend of Korra. Book Two: Spirits. Episode 2. Nickelodeon.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Hedrick, Tim (writer) & Heck, Colin (director). (September 13, 2013). "Rebel Spirit". The Legend of Korra. Book Two: Spirits. Episode 1. Nickelodeon.