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  2. Release dove - Wikipedia

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    These white Barbary doves are most commonly used in stage magic acts. White Barbary doves are sometimes released in large public ceremonies as a peace symbol, and at weddings and funerals. However, releases usually use homing pigeons, as Barbary doves lack the homing instinct and will die if released into the wild. White pigeon in Chandigarh

  3. Barbary dove - Wikipedia

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    White Barbary doves are also traditionally released in large public ceremonies, since it is a peace symbol in several cultures, and "dove releases" are also sometimes found at weddings and funerals. However, a release dove is, in fact, usually a homing pigeon, as Barbary doves lack the homing instinct.

  4. Balloon release - Wikipedia

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    A balloon release is a ceremonial event in which a number of hydrogen- or helium-filled balloons are launched into the sky. Balloon releases can be done as a prayer ceremony, to create a photo opportunity , to raise awareness of a cause or campaign, or as a competitive long-distance race.

  5. The Vivienne's funeral has stars, doves and Drag Race crown - AOL

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    The Vivienne's funeral has stars, doves and Drag Race crown. Josh Parry - LGBT & identity reporter. January 28, 2025 at 2:57 AM. ... The funeral took place in north Wales on Monday, three weeks ...

  6. Texas Game Wardens offer tips for a safe, enjoyable dove hunt

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    Aug. 29—AUSTIN — Hunters preparing for the Sept. 1 opening of dove season have much to look forward to, with significant increases in both mourning and white-wing dove populations.

  7. 1988 Summer Olympics opening ceremony - Wikipedia

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    The ceremony was the last one at which doves were released. Since 1920, doves had been released at Olympic opening ceremonies. For the 1988 Olympics, birds were trained for a year in preparation for the event. The birds were supposed to fly around the stadium in circles until they reached the rim of the stadium and flew off in five directions.

  8. Quincy Jones Laid to Rest at Private Family Funeral in Los ...

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    A private funeral has been held for Quincy Jones a week after his death.. The memorial was attended by close family members in Los Angeles following the legendary music producer's death at age 91 ...

  9. Doves as symbols - Wikipedia

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    J. E. Millais: The Return of the Dove to the Ark (1851). According to the biblical story (Genesis 8:11), a dove was released by Noah after the Flood in order to find land; it came back carrying a freshly plucked olive leaf (Hebrew: עלה זית alay zayit), [8] a sign of life after the Flood and of God's bringing Noah, his family and the animals to land.