" &image=ctgic; &style=stDetail1;02/12/2015 Life in Vana'diel&style;&br; &style=stDetail2;The Doll Festival – Sweets Before Flowers&style;&br; &br; The Doll Festival... The annual celebration where people pray for the health and general well-being of the young girls of Vana'diel is once again upon us.&br;&br;This tradition from the Far East has captivated the hearts of all who appreciate the finer beauties in life.&br;&br;Indeed, during this time of year, even the most seasoned female adventurers find themselves as giddy as they were in their youth.&br;&br;The festival is marked by pink cherry blossoms gently wafting in the cool breeze, by the sweet aroma of its triple layered cakes...&br;&br;Of course, no matter the time or the place, there are always those misguided individuals who never seem to understand the true workings of the fairer sex.&br;&br;Read the story of how a young Tarutaru lad got himself caught up in this festival celebrating girls.&br;&br;http://sqex.to/G4N&br;&br; "