Ionians from every province gathered beneath the flowered branches of the Great Tree in the Serene Gardens yesterday for the city-state’s annual Festival of Fire. An early summer tradition, this festival is a symbol of Ionian culture, celebrating the cleansing and rebirth of the spirit. League Champions File:ShenSquare.png Shen and File:AkaliSquare.png Akali attended the festival as guests of honor, performing in the festival’s retelling of The Tale of Reina. During the night, Ionian citizens were treated to various musical and theatric performances pertaining to Ionian history or legend.