Wing Ceremony

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The Wing Ceremony,[1] also known as the Race,[2] is an annual event held on Skyloft in Skyward Sword.

The event consists of a competitive Loftwing race between students of the Knight Academy, followed by a formal ceremony in which the roles of the Goddess Hylia and her Chosen Hero are reenacted.[3][4][5]

Race

The Race begins in the morning when the Knight Academy's Wing Ceremony will take place. Zelda was chosen to play the role of the Goddess Hylia and the winner will take part in the Ceremony with her.[6][7] As Link, Groose, Cawlin and Strich prepare to begin, Gaepora will warn Groose to play fairly, as he is known for being a bully.[8] When the event begins, the participants will dive off the pier and call their Loftwings.[9] After some maneuvering and occasional charging, Link will be able to approach the golden bird. Members of Groose's gang will push him away from it and begin throwing eggs so that Groose, their leader, can win instead.[10]

With some skill, Link can come near the bird a second time and claim the Bird Statue. If he gets it, he'll wave it around, eagerly waiting to show it to Zelda.[11] Following this, Zelda will suddenly shout at Link and jump off the pier.[12] Link worriedly rushes to catch her, and does so successfully without injury.[13] She will congratulate him on his performance and urge him to move on to the Ceremony.[14]

Ceremony

The ceremony takes place on the hands of the Statue of the Goddess.[15] During the Ceremony, Zelda plays the role of the Goddess Hylia,[16] and Link, the winner, plays the role of the Goddess's Hero. After Zelda plays the Goddess's Harp, Link kneels,[17] and Zelda gives him the Sailcloth as a prize,[18][19] which symbolizes the sailcloth that the Goddess gave to her Hero.[20] Zelda chides Link for raising the Sailcloth into the air, and tells him to take the Ceremony seriously.[21] At the conclusion of the Ceremony, the Hero is supposed to dive off the statue and land inside a circle on the ground.[22] However, instead of Link jumping off, Zelda pushes Link off of the statue.

Nomenclature

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LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
鳥乗りの儀 (Torinori no Gi) (SSHD) 
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
乘鳥儀式 (Chéng Niǎo Yíshì) (SSHD) 
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
乘鸟仪式 (Chéng Niǎo Yíshì) (SSHD) 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Chevauchée céleste (SSHD)[23]Celestial ride
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Gallery

  • Owlan orating the rules

    Owlan orating the rules

  • Zelda at the event

    Zelda at the event

  • The starting line of the race

    The starting line of the race

  • Link holding the Bird Statuette

    Link holding the Bird Statuette

  • Zelda jumping off a ledge after Link's victory

    Zelda jumping off a ledge after Link's victory

  • Link looking at Zelda after catching her

    Link looking at Zelda after catching her

  • Zelda approaching Link

    Zelda approaching Link

  • Zelda presenting Link with the Sailcloth as the prize for winning the Ceremony

    Zelda presenting Link with the Sailcloth as the prize for winning the Ceremony

References

  1. ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 22
  2. ↑ "Oh, wait...I got it. You're here to talk about today's race. I can see it in those dopey eyes of yours." — Groose (Skyward Sword HD)
  3. ↑ "As you well know, today's champion will graduate to the next class, bringing him one step closer to knighthood. He will also receive a gift from the young woman chosen to play the role of the goddess in this year's ritual." — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)
  4. ↑ "Valiant youth who grasped victory at the celebration of the bird folk... In accordance with the old ways... I now bestow the blessings of the goddess upon you. The blessings of the goddess drift down from the heavens aloft a sail, which I now pass on to you." — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)
  5. ↑ "You know, they say that the goddess gave the Sailcloth to her chosen hero long ago." — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)
  6. ↑ "Whoever catches the bird and claims the statuette will be this year's champion." — Owlan (Skyward Sword HD)
  7. ↑ "And as you all well know, the role of the goddess this year will be performed by... The lovely Zelda!" — Owlan (Skyward Sword HD)
  8. ↑ "Also, I want to see good, clean flying. Anyone caught interfering with other riders will answer to me!" — Owlan (Skyward Sword HD)
    "That goes double for you, Groose!" — Gaepora (Skyward Sword HD)
  9. ↑ "On my signal, to dash from the starting line and dive off the ledge. Once you are in the air, mount your Loftwing. Remember to call your bird promptly with [D-Pad Down] once you dive off the edge." — Owlan (Skyward Sword HD)
  10. ↑ "Hey! Don't you know this is my day to get all the glory?" — Groose (Skyward Sword HD)
    "Yeah, you heard him! Let's see how you fly with egg on your face." — Cawlin (Skyward Sword HD)
  11. ↑ "You got the Bird Statuette! It proves your victory today. Wait till Zelda sees this!" — Game Screen (Skyward Sword HD)
  12. ↑ "Link!" — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)
  13. ↑ "Don't worry—I'm fine!" — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)
  14. ↑ "Great flying, Link! Congratulations! Now we'd better get on with the ceremony!" — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)
  15. ↑ "To celebrate the occasion, today's champion shall also receive his gift high atop the Statue of the Goddess." — Owlan (Skyward Sword HD)
  16. ↑ "Link, hand me that Bird Statuette you grabbed in the race. I must offer it to the goddess." — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)
  17. ↑ "Great goddess, guiding light and protector of our people, grant us your blessing and mercy as I act in your stead during this ceremony." — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)
  18. ↑ "Valiant youth who grasped victory at the celebration of the bird folk... In accordance with the old ways... I now bestow the blessings of the goddess upon you. The blessings of the goddess drift down from the heavans aloft a sail, which I now pass on to you." — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)
  19. ↑ "You got the Sailcloth! Now you can jump from any height without fear of a painful landing! ...It smells nice too." — Game Screen (Skyward Sword HD)
  20. ↑ "You know, they say that the goddess gave the Sailcloth to her chosen hero long ago. Of course, the one you're holding isn't the same one. I've been working hard to finish making this Sailcloth in time to give it to t`oday's champion." — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)
  21. ↑ "Link! Quit goofing. This is supposed to be a sacred ritual, remember?" — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)
  22. ↑ "You...do know what happens at the end, right? [Nope.] Really? Huh. I thought you would've figured it out by now. You have to jump off the statue! Look down. See that big, round design on the courtyard below? To finish the ceremony, you need to drop down right into the center of it! Leap off the edge here. Right before you hit the ground, press ZR Button to open up your Sailcloth!" — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)
  23. ↑ "Alors bonjour, Link ! Voici enfin venu le jour de la chevauchée céleste ! On a rendez-vous ce matin... Tu t'en souviens ?" — Zelda (Skyward Sword HD)
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