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. The festival runs annually from 12:00 p.m. Pacific (UTC -7) on June 27 to 12:00 p.m. on July 4 and features a visit from the Emperor himself!
Festival Events and Activities
Worried you'll miss the festivities? Mark these dates and times on your calendar! All times listed are Pacific Daylight Time (UTC -7).
| June 27 | Starting at 12:00 p.m. Kaineng Center and Shing Jea Monastery are decorated for the festival, and holiday items begin dropping across the land. |
| June 28 | At 12:00 p.m., Shing Jea Boardwalk, Dragon Arena, and Rollerbeetle Races open for business, and Imperal Guard Hanso begins offering festival quests. |
| June 29 | Missions begin and are available for 30 minutes at the times listed below. |
| Mission One: Haiju Lagoon | |
| 4:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. | |
| Mission Two: Jaya Bluffs | |
| 8:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 12:00 a.m. | |
| June 30 | Mission Three: Tsumei Village |
| 2:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. | |
| Mission Four: Seitung Harbor | |
| 4:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. | |
| July 1 | Mission Five: Tsumei Village |
| 1:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. | |
| Mission Six: Seitung Harbor | |
| 3:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. | |
| Mission Seven: Shing Jea Monastery | |
| 5:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. | |
| Emperor Kisu and the Final Event: 2:00 AM and every two hours after. The Emperor's last appearance begins at 11:59 PM | |
| July 4 | Dragon Festival Ends at 12:00 p.m. |
For additional information about Dragon Festival, check the Guild Wars Wiki!
Festival Masks from the Past
Dragon Festival masks from years past are available from Supply Master Kagno in Shing Jea Monastery. Collect 250 victory tokens during the festival and hand them to Noblewoman Sun Li, who will give you a mask token as a quest reward. Both Sun Li and Kagno will be available for one week after the festival ends.
Festival Rewards
Here are some of the special items you might come across during the Canthan New Year Festival:
Sugary Blue Drink
Need a rush? Down this sweet drink for a boost of speed.
Champagne Popper
A spectacular but short-lived sensation for the eyes and ears.
Bottle Rocket
Set off a single-shot firework high overhead—please aim away from any and all faces.
Sparkler
Create a cloud of sparkly sparks above your head.
Red Bean Cake
Put some pep in your step and some zing in your sword swing with these festive cakes.
Bottle of Rice Wine
Official drink of the Dragon Festival! Avoid drinking before combat.
Flask of Firewater
Do you have a fire burning inside you? You will after you drink this potent concoction!
Crème Brûlée
It’s delicious and it delivers a sugar rush—it may be the perfect food.
Victory Token
Earn these special tokens by participating in festivities, then exchange them for a variety of rewards.