Princess Leia makes her Return
The Return represented a ceremony carried out by Alderaanians as a way of honoring and remembering family members and friends who perished during the destruction of their home planet, Alderaan. This involved traveling back to the Graveyard, where they would launch presents into the void for those who had passed and deliver a speech. Over time, The Return evolved into a significant cultural event for surviving Alderaanians, with many considering it a profound and transformative experience. As more individuals participated, the process became increasingly structured, which led some Returnees to feel that the speech and ritual lacked a personal connection. A commercial industry emerged to support Alderaanians undertaking the Return, and the gifts launched into space were often scavenged from the Graveyard by thieves.
By the year 6 ABY, the number of individuals who had undertaken this pilgrimage had grown to the thousands.