dove release
Ceremonial bird flight
A dove release is the ceremonial freeing of white doves at weddings, funerals, or other significant events.
The birds—usually white homing pigeons rather than true doves—symbolize peace, love, or the departure of a soul.
They planned a dove release for the memorial service.
The practice has drawn criticism from animal welfare advocates.
- whiteAbsence of pigment
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- peace symbolAnti-war movement emblem
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- wedding dayDay of marriage
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- OlympicsOlympics, Olympic Games, Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics, Olympic medal
- peacepeace, peaceful, peacefully, peace sign, peace symbol
- ceremonieswedding ceremony, wedding, weddings, graduation, graduations
- pigeons and doves in artcarrier pigeon, homing pigeon, street pigeon
- commemorationscommemoration, remembrance, memorial service, centennial, bicentennial
- bird shows
dove releaseeffigy burning
Torching a symbolic figure
cannon fire · balloon launch · twenty-one gun salute · flag burning · book burning
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Formal announcement of hostilities
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