welcome ceremony
Formal arrival event
A welcome ceremony is a formal event held to greet and honor arriving guests, dignitaries, or new members of a group.
Such ceremonies typically involve speeches, introductions, and symbolic gestures of hospitality: The ambassador attended a welcome ceremony at the presidential palace.
Schools, military bases, and organizations hold welcome ceremonies to mark transitions and establish belonging.
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- greetingExpression of welcome
- receiving lineHost formation greeting guests
- arrivalAct of reaching destination
- hostOne receiving guests
guest · guest of honor · handshake · warm embrace · ribbon · applause · standing ovation · threshold · fanfare · honor guard · procession · dignitary · state visit · banner · inauguration · opening remarks · toast · red carpet
- ceremonieswedding, weddings, graduation, graduations, funeral
- sports traditionstailgating, huddle, seventh inning stretch, awards banquet, team cheer
- Baby Ritualsbaby blessing, baby dedication, brit milah, bris, baptism
- naming ceremoniesnaming day, christening, brit milah, bris, baby dedication
- Aboriginal ceremonycorroboree, healing rituals, mourning rituals, dance circle
- baraatgroom, street parade, wedding party, musicians, dancers
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Event honoring departure
send-off · bon voyage party · retirement ceremony · valediction · graduation ceremony
welcome ceremonyexpulsion
Forced permanent removal
deportation · exile · shunning · ostracism · dishonorable discharge
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