The festival that honors the sun god Ra in ancient Egyptian culture is known as Wepet-Renpet or the New Year festival. Celebrated during the vernal equinox, it marked the beginning of the agricultural year and the flooding of the Nile, symbolizing rebirth and fertility. In ancient times, this festival included music, dance, and rituals to invoke Ra's blessings for a prosperous season. Participants would engage in various activities to honor the sun, reflecting the significance of their agriculture-based lifestyle and the divine influence on nature and agriculture.