flag lowering
Sunset banner ritual
Flag lowering is the ceremonial act of taking down a flag from its pole, typically at the end of the day or to mark a period of mourning.
Military bases and government buildings observe formal flag-lowering ceremonies at sunset.
When a flag is lowered to half-staff, it signals mourning or respect for the deceased: Flag lowering to half-staff was ordered after the senator's death.
- sunsetDay yielding to darkness
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- color guardCeremonial banner-bearing unit
- duskDimming after sundown
- foldingBending something over itself
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