ceremonies

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Organizers said the annual tradition has taken place for more than 50 years and is one of California’s largest flag-placement ceremonies honoring fallen service members.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

And in the recent past, there have been plenty of other A.I.-inflected ceremonies that proceeded without disruption, even as a few others elicited some outrage.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

This is a period of grieving among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that involves cultural practices and ceremonies and can last days, weeks or even months.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: We found the best wedding-guest dresses for formal ceremonies, beach vows and casual garden parties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

They performed at the chief’s request at funerals and initiation ceremonies, when many Chewa boys become men.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba