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Hail and Farewell (a translation of ave atque vale, last words of the poem Catullus 101) is a traditional military event whereby those coming to and departing from an organization are celebrated. This may coincide with a change in command, be scheduled on an annual basis, or be prompted by any momentous organizational change.
The Vietnamese funeral, or đám giỗ, is a less somber occasion than most traditional Western funerals. The đám giỗ is a celebration of the deceased's life and is centered around the deceased's family. [122] Family members might wear a traditional garment called a mourning headband to signify their relationship with the deceased.
A valediction (derivation from Latin vale dicere, "to say farewell"), [1] parting phrase, or complimentary close in American English, [2] is an expression used to say farewell, especially a word or phrase used to end a letter or message, [3] [4] or a speech made at a farewell. [3] Valediction's counterpart is a greeting called a salutation.
This map from the American Friends of Lafayette website shows the extent of the 13-month tour to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette's 'farewell tour' of America in 1824.
In farewell remarks, Adele became emotional while thanking her fans and loved ones, videos shared on social media showed. "I will miss it terribly, and I will miss you terribly," she said. "I don ...
The Thank You & Goodnight: The Farewell Tour (also known as the 25th Anniversary & Farewell Tour and Boyzone Live: In Celebration of their 25th Anniversary) was the eighth and final concert tour by Irish boy band, Boyzone. The tour supports the group's seventh studio album, Thank You & Goodnight (2018). The tour performed over 50 shows in Asia ...
If there’s one thing Taylor Swift knows how to do, it’s craft the perfect words for any moment—and her latest Instagram post proves it. On December 11, the “Karma” singer, 35, took to ...
Carnival in Italy is a farewell party to eat, drink, and have fun before the limitations and solemnity of Lent. About a month before Ash Wednesday, Italians celebrate over many weekends with parades, masks, and confetti. The origins of this event may be traced to ancient Greece and Rome, when they worshipped Bacchus and Saturn. Some think they ...