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celebration (of ceremony); solemnization (e.g. of a marriage); solemnisation
結婚式を教会で挙行した。
The wedding was held at a church.
記念式典が挙行される予定だ。
A memorial ceremony is scheduled to be held.
卒業式の挙行日が決まった。
The date for the graduation ceremony was set.