The Festival of Holy Light is an annual widespread celebration across the islands to mark the change of seasons. As we exit the dry season into the wet monsoonal season, farmers gather their crops, fisherman haul in and dock and ordinary citizens give praise the the Holy Mother for guiding them through another growing season and prepare for the deluge. Every village has their own way of celebrating from mass services to nightly festivals. Now the Office of Foreign Relations along with the Culture Office have teamed together and granted a suspension on the usual visa screenings to allow more tourism for this occasion. So what will you do? Take in the local sights, enjoy our beautiful beaches, encircle in the culture, gawk at our silly old world ways, do something maybe nefarious? Choices will be yours. Just remember such an event has plenty of our police on the beat so don't go too crazy. (you can talk to me if you have ideas for something criminal) This is non-diplomatic so ideally send an average person or two or three even! If you send someone high up, best they keep a low profile while they enjoy their "vacation."
Weather is expected to generally be good but a tropical nation like ours surrounded by warm ocean waters is bound to have sudden thunderstorms crop up. All tech and species are welcome but as such all techs will be welcome but keep in mind I RP is an underdeveloped MT nation that also happens to have fantasy races in them. Don't ask me where you're gonna park your space ship and I won't try to barter your rail guns for my measly tech. You are also free to arrive, stay at and visit any island.
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How to Arrive:
BY SEA: Lacking any real airport facilities at present the most common way is by sea (unless you are able to materialize a interdenominational portal). Our ships do crisscross the globe so it's not unlikely you won't be able to make it this way.
BY AIR: Though we lack a public airport we do allow diplomatic and military flights to land at our Embassy Isle. We also can accommodate an emergency landing by a civil aircraft. We also can allow small water compatible bush planes.
Where to Stay
You won't find any 5-star resorts here but we have plenty to offer the traveler who is looking for something a little different.
INNS: Because tourism on the islands has increased the need for facilities to accommodate them have as well. Several local Inns ran by locals are welcoming and have bedrooms to give.
WITH LOCALS: Maybe some natives are willing to take you in? We are very hospitable.
CAMPING: A great natural environment provides great seclusion.
TEMPLES/SHRINES: Given this is a religious celebration are religious temples and shrines. Our clergy are also welcoming to guests who need a place to stay. It's not expected anything in return but it is good manners to give a little donation or just a small bit of work in return.
