From the Office of His Royal Majesty: Visit to Syrixia
The Royal delegation arrived in Syrixia yesterday and have been touring the sights of Syrixia, watched a session of parliament, and made a speech to parliament of which the transcript is found at the official government website
here.
Today the Royal delegation participated in a special matsuri to help heal the rift caused by the Syrixian Civil War, in which socialists rebelled over the legalization of multiple parties. The King and Queen, partaking in their role as holders of the heavenly mandate, began the festival with a procession to the local shrine in Nasaniatown, gathered the water, which was used to purify the people and grounds from profane influences, and invited the spirits to partake in the festival, to help clean the grounds. The festival stressed the importance of community, family, healing, and most of all purification.
With the sound of the gong, and the burning of prayers, the festival began. During the festival there were many sights to see. Many dancers had taken to the streets to showcase their talents. Loud music playing and shops opened up selling the best that the local merchants had to offer.
During the festival the Royal delegation visited the Balamb Grand Atheneum, which showcased many noteworthy events in Syrixian history, such as the transition from communism not too long ago.
Also during the festival in which delegation participated in shopping opportunities. Ambassador Hayato Yamada even went to an oracle,the contents of the meeting were not revealed, but he said it was overall auspicious.
At around 15:00 the dignitaries of both nations watched a play based on the investituture of Akira Okada, the first king of Nasania. According to legend, a powerful demon was terrorizing the land, eating people and demanding human sacrifices. Because of this situation, Heaven decided to appoint someone to reign in the monster, so they sent the Kitsune(multi-tailed fox) to find someone worthy of the position. Eventually she came upon a poor fisherman who was down on his luck, had lost his grandfather to the fox, but was very kind to all the people. She decided to give him three tests to pass, which he did admirably and hence he was commissioned. She gave him the necessary weapons, armor, and training to defeat the monster, but no further details. When he found the monster he was stunned to find out it was another Kitsune(he had never seen the fox). Apparently this fox, Kumiho, was the sister to the other, but she had become vengeful after being slighted by human beings at some point in the past, and was now unleashing her wrath on the world. He did battle with Kumiho for three days, but neither could gain the upper hand. He could not defeat Fox. He could not think of how to possibly defeat the fox, but then a novel idea came into his head. He decided to offer a truce to the fox. Kumiho was puzzled by this predicament and wondered what trick he was planning. He reasoned with her that since neither could overcome the other and both had problems maybe they should call it quits. Killing each other isn't going to undo the past. She agreed with the logic but how could she be certain that he keep his end of the bargain. They thought it over. “Hmm. Which would work. Hmm.” Eventually the Fox came up with an idea. They could trade hearts, this way they could insure that neither could attack each other. They also decided to cement their pact with a marriage and together they founded the first dynasty in Nasanian history.
The play was concluded and was greeted with applause from the audience, especially the Syrixians. It is believed the story is a metaphor for an inter-tribal conflict in the ancient past and was solved by a diplomatic marriage.
After the play, the delegation went to the local Balambar pub for refreshment and celebrate the final hours of the matsuri. The Nasanians had the finest Syrixian beverages and spent the next two hours discussing general affairs. The royal family made note that they're considering sending their children to Syrixia to further their studies. A suggestion that was greeted amicably by the Syrixian officials.
At 20:00 the delegation bid farewell to their friends and thanked the people of Syrixia for their exceptional hospitality. The Queen said that it is looking bright for the Syrixia-Nasania partnership and the Nasanians are looking forward to working with the Syrixia in the future, and wished the Syrixians a happy festival. The celebrations continued on until morning...