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Genshin Impact

Year of the Ox | Fan Art Event

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A Sea of Lights is a community fan art event in Genshin Impact. Learn about how to participate, how to submit works, and earn the chance to win Aqcuaint Fates!

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Year of the Ox Event Info

Genshin Impact - Year of the Ox - Greeting Card Contest

Event Duration 2021/02/05 -
2021/02/19
Submission Period 02/05, 12:00 (UTC+8) -
02/17, 12:00 (UTC+8)
Winners Announced 02/19, 12:00 (UTC+8)

To celebrate the Year of the Ox, players are welcome to create their own Genshin Impact themed Greeting Cards whether it is made digitally or crafted by hand.

In addition, Mihoyo will also give a prize for those who commented a warm message to their loved ones.

This event is open to players from the following servers:

America Taiwan
Europe Hong Kong
Asia Macau

Official Fan Art Event Post

How to Submit

Comment on the Post

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Created artworks or messages must be submitted as comments on the Year of the Ox Event post. Make sure you also comment your UID for your participation to be eligible.

Do note that one UID cannot win both rewards.

Year of the Ox Event Rewards

Greeting Card (100 Winners)

Greeting Card Prize
Acquaint Fate Acquaint Fate x5

Warm Message (100 Winners)

Warm Message Prize
Acquaint Fate Acquaint Fate x1

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Genshin Impact - List of Events

List of Events

Current Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Genshin Impact - Memories of the Moon Event GuideMemories of the Moon 12/31/2025 - 01/13/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Genshin - Varunada Lazurite Fragment Image

Upcoming Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Genshin Impact - Shutterflash Memory Hunt Event GuideShutterflash Memory Hunt 01/16/2026 - 01/26/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Sanctifying Unction Image Genshin - Hero
+ Talent Up Materials
Genshin Impact - May Fortune Find You Event GuideMay Fortune Find You 01/16/2026 - 02/03/2026
Genshin - Intertwined Fate Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
Genshin Impact - A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon Event GuideA Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon 01/30/2026 - 02/23/2026
Genshin - Crown of Insight Image Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Free Yaoyao Outfit
+ Free Liyue 4-Star Character
Genshin Impact - Moonlit Patrol Exercise Event GuideMoonlit Patrol Exercise 02/09/2026 - 02/23/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero
+ Weapon Up Materials
Genshin Impact - Ley Line Overflow 6.3 Rerun Event GuideLey Line Overflow 6.3 Rerun 02/16/2026 - 02/23/2026
Genshin - Hero Genshin - Adventurer Genshin - Mora Image

Permanent/Recurring Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Genshin Impact - To Temper Thyself and Journey Far Event GuideTo Temper Thyself and Journey Far 12/01/2025 - 02/23/2026
Genshin - Crown of Insight Image Genshin - Sanctifying Elixir Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ 5-Star Stella Fortuna
Genshin Impact - Stygian Onslaught Event GuideStygian Onslaught 12/10/2025 - 01/13/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Dust of Enlightenment
Genshin Impact - TravelersTravelers' Tales Permanently Available after Version 6.0
Genshin - Primogem Image
Genshin Impact - Repertoire of Myriad Melodies Event GuideRepertoire of Myriad Melodies Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image
Genshin Impact - Test Run Event GuideTest Run Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Adventurer Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Ascension Materials
Genshin Impact - Hangout Events Event GuideHangout Events Permanently Available after Version 1.4
Genshin - Adventure EXP Image Genshin - Primogem Image
+ Talent Materials
+ Specialty Dish
Genshin Impact - Baptism of Song Event GuideBaptism of Song Permanently Available
+ Free Barbara
Genshin Impact - Daily Check-In Event GuideDaily Check-In 2021/03/01 - Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Adventurer Genshin - Hero Genshin - Fine Enhancement Ore Image
Genshin Impact - Stellar Reunion Returnee Event Event GuideStellar Reunion Returnee Event Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Prototype Rancour

Past Events

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