Nova Atlium - 10/02/2024
After a few weeks of planning, the Cultural Year of the Dragon 2024 is about to begin tomorrow, Sunday, February 11.
What is the Cultural Year of the Dragon?
The Cultural Year of the Dragon arises from the mutual initiative between the United Republic of Obscurium and the Principality of Hershwell. Atlia and then Lower Isturus were integrated into the planning started between Obscurium and Hershwell to have activities related to dragons throughout the year, arising from the fact that 2024 is the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac, which begins on the day of today, Saturday, 10 February, and traditionally consists of several days of celebrations.
The start of the celebrations
On 11 February at 10:00 AM the keynote speeches will be made from the Obscurium Discord server, being broadcast by CTAVA. Organizers recommend attending local celebrations, learning more about the culture surrounding Chinese New Year celebrations, as well as appropriately decorating spaces for celebrations (and of course, having plenty of dragons).
An assistant to President Antonov of Obscurium recommended this page in English for inspiration in creating red signs to welcome the new lunar year, as well as other decorations to make at home.
Likewise, foods related to the Chinese New Year or dragons have been recommended to be prepared in the days immediately following the beginning of the Chinese New Year.
Activities in the rest of the year
In Hershwell
According to the interview conducted by Prime Minister Justin Tsai of Hershwell, Hershwell's plans regarding the year of the dragon until June are known.
February:
Visiting the National Taiwan Museum for the Dragon/Dinosaur events.
March:
No information
April:
Physical release and mailing of the Dragon Year Stamp.
May:
Issuing of the Stamp commemorating Dragons on Temple Architecture
June:
Viewing of the Dragon Boat Race in Taiwan
In Obscurium
The Obscurian government has published a list with activities for the first half of the year, each lasting monthly, in which its citizens and foreigners are invited to participate.
In Atlia
The Imperial Throne, through the Imperial Office of Culture, shares a list of activities planned until the month of July. Among the highlights per month are:
February:
Joint celebration with other nations on February 11.
Creating signs with messages for the new Chinese New Year (February 11 to February 18).
March:
Dragon film screenings
Beginning of the Reading Club: Eragon
April:
Cooperation with Obscurium in the translation and transmission of the stories of its literary competition by CTAVA.
May:
Dragon art contest in Atlia
June:
Left at the will of the people of Atlia.
July:
Museum of Atlia's Exhibition: “Dragons in Atlia”
In Lower Isturus
Lower Isturus has shared CTAVA about their plans from february to june.
February:
Joint celebration (11th)
March:
Unique national dragon released (1st)
Release of the flag of the Imperial City of Ditlyum (29th)
April:
Commemorative national dragon banknote released (5th)
Royal family's top ten favourite dragons around the world released (25th)
May:
Public release of the national dragon stamp (3rd)
June:
Hockey friendly between the Draco Dragons vs Cypsopina Tardigrades (14th)
Royal family prepares a traditional Chinese dish undecided (Some time in June)