Ceremonies Collection

Six Persimmons by Chinese Buddhist monk Muqi Fachang (ca1210-1269) spontaneous painting made during the Song dynasty
2HJCG9P Six Persimmons by Chinese Buddhist monk Muqi Fachang (ca1210-1269) spontaneous painting made during the Song dynasty

Floating Sky Lanterns during Loy Krathong, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Yee Peng Sansai Floating Lantern Ceremony, part of the Loy Kratong celebrations in homage to Lord Buddha at Maejo, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Map of the Coronation ritual within Westminster Abbey
A panoramic view inside Westminster Abbey to show the position, movements and sequence of ceremonies (indicated by numbers) of the Coronation ceremony of King George VI. Date: 1937

Back View Of Car With Just Married Sign
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Back View Of Car With Just Married Sign. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

The Coronation Regalia of Britain
The various pieces of regalia used during the Coronation ceremonies of British Kings and Queens. 1. St. Edwards Crown, 2. The Imperial State Crown, 3. Prince of Wales coronet, 4

Second degree masonic tracing board, 1819 (oil on wood)
3057576 Second degree masonic tracing board, 1819 (oil on wood) by Bowring, Josiah (1757-1832); Library and Museum of Freemasonry, London, UK; eMuseum of Freemasonry; British, out of copyright

Womens international football match at Plough Lane, Wimbledon, London. England 2 v France 0

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953
General view of the State Procession down the Nave led by H. M. The Queen, flanked by her Maids of Honour after the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on June 2nd 1953. 1953

Queen Elizabeth II is crowned
The moment during the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II where the Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edwards crown on the Queens head. Date: 1953

Young boy and girl kissing underneath the mistletoe at Christmas time 1956 love couple romance romantic for valentines day be my valentine

Pancake Race
1927: A pancake race at Olney, an old English custom in the village. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Cover of programme for the visit of HM King Edward VII
Original at Sheffield Local Studies PAMP 322 SQ

India, Kerala, row of elephants decorated with golden headdress and umbrella for the Pooram Festival, low angle side view

Initiation of a freemason
The initiation ceremony of a freemason (central detail); watercolour in the Musee du Grand Orient de France de la Franc-Maconnerie Europeene. Date: 19th Century

Sky lanterns at the Yee Peng Sansai
Yee Peng Sansai Floating Lantern Ceremony, part of the Loy Kratong celebrations in homage to Lord Buddha at Maejo, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Sky Lanterns at Yee Peng Loy Krathong, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Yee Peng Sansai Floating Lantern Ceremony, part of the Loy Kratong celebrations in homage to Lord Buddha at Maejo, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Yee Peng Sansai, Loy Krathong, Floating Lantern Ceremony, Mae Jo, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Khom Loy Lanterns at the Yee Peng Sansai Floating Lantern Ceremony, part of the Loy Kratong celebrations in homage to Lord Buddha at Maejo, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Welcoming ceremony performed by descendants of the Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao tribe, Te Puia Maori Village, Te Puia Wakarewarewa Geothermal Village, Rotorua, Taupo Volcanic Zone, North Island

Pouring coffee during a coffee ceremony, Ethiopia, Africa

Garter ceremony, St. Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sky Lanterns at Yee Peng Sansai
Yee Peng Sansai Floating Lantern Ceremony, part of the Loy Kratong celebrations in homage to Lord Buddha at Maejo, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Druids lunar ceremony

Cenotaph Ceremony
November 1920: King George V presses button unveiling the cenotaph in Whitehall a gun carriage holds body of The Unknown Soldier to be buried in Westminster Abbey

Fukuoka Sumo competition, Kyushu Basho, Fukuoka city, Kyushu, Japan, Asia

Sky lanterns at the Yee Peng Sansai
Yee Peng Sansai Floating Lantern Ceremony, part of the Loy Kratong celebrations in homage to Lord Buddha at Maejo, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Druids at Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games at Cardiff Arms Park. July 1958

Queen Elizabeth II during the Maundy Money Ceremony at Carlisle Cathedral - The Queen distributes the Maundy Money. 23rd March 1978

Queens Guards, London, England, UK

Menin Gate memorial, Ypres 1927
The Menin Gate memorial at Ypres, dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers killed in the Ypres Salient of World War One and whose graves are unknown

South Africa (XIX). Zulu Kingdom (1883). Restoration Cettewayo, king of the Zulus. Cetewayo attends the ceremony indaba conference to meet the Induna (Zulu and Xhosa leaders)

Sky Lanterns at Yee Peng Sansai
Khom Loy Lanterns at the Yee Peng Sansai Floating Lantern Ceremony, part of the Loy Kratong celebrations in homage to Lord Buddha at Maejo, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Queen Elizabeth II - The Trooping of the Colour Ceremony, which marks The Queens Official Birthday

Town Criers - Town Crier Championships Llandovery. Graeme Smith, Town Crier for Llandovery practising his cry. 29th April 1995

Beating of the bounds of the Manor and Parish of Hendon. 7 year old Adrian Reid being bumped on stile at boundary of Totteridge, hub and the Old Parish and Manor of Hendon. August 1946 P005015

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II by Bryan de Grineau
Spectacular illustration by ILN special artist, Bryan de Grineau

Traditional Thai marriage, Bangkok area, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tea ceremony by a Maiko (trainee geisha), Kyoto, Honshu Island, Japan, Asia

Rosh Hashanah, Paris
Celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year (first new moon after the autumn equinox) in a Paris synagogue

Marriage of Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon 1923
Marriage of Duke of York (later George VI) and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey, London. Archbishop of Canterbury performing the ceremony the King and Queen standing behind

The Coldstream Guards (colour litho)
3095831 The Coldstream Guards (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coldstream Guards. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Opening Day, The Orators, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876
2920747 Opening Day, The Orators, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia (b/w photo) by American Photographer

World Cup Closing Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in Munich, West Germany. 7th July 1974

Costume Box
1926: Guests at the Chelsea Arts Ball, London, having a fancy dress party in their box. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Opening ceremony by Queen Victoria, Great Exhibition 1851
25, 000 grangers and dignitaries with season tickets attending the grand opening by Queen Victoria on the 1st of May 1851 of the temporary glass structure, The Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London

Evzones guards in front of Greek Parliament building, Syntagma square, Athens, Greece, Europe

Tibetans dressed for religious shamans ceremony, Tongren, Qinghai Province, China, Asia

Vauxhall Gardens / 1833
C. H. Simpson, Master of Ceremonies, venerated with an illuminated likeness at Vauxhall Gardens

Gareth Edwards (a Welsh rugby union player) and his bride Maureen Edwards on their wedding day. Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, near Pontardawe, Wales. Circa July 1972

Barry John, (a Welsh rugby union fly-half) and Janet Talfan Davies on their wedding day, 28th September 1969

Shaman from the Cofán people in the Ecuadorian-Colombian amazon forest performing ceremony Shaman of the Cofan people performing ceremony in the Cuyabeno reserve in Ecuador (on tourist)

Rite of human sacrifice on the Society Islands, after James Cook, bound victim, drum, wooden frame, village with thatched houses, natives, palm trees, nature, ceremony, cult, cruel death

Rite of sacrifice of the priests in Egypt, beginners of human society, ceremony in honour of the deity, worship, fire with offering, throne, cult, historical illustration 1880

Judgement of God. Two knights fight a duel. Engraving
Middle Ages. Judgement of God. Trials by means of duels and combats to elucidate who was the possessor of the truth or to be right. Each side chose a champion to act on their behalf

New York World's Fair, Cordell Hull
This photograph captures the moment in which Secretary of State Cordell Hull speaks from the stand on the Federal Building terrace during the Pan-American Day ceremonies at the New York World's

Turkish ceremonial helmet. Gilded bronze. Provenance unknown. 16th-17th centuries. National Archaeological Museum. Sofia. Bulgaria

Passover. Mantua Haggadah 1550 (engraving)
XLF3789993 Passover. Mantua Haggadah 1550 (engraving); (add.info.: Passover. Mantua Haggadah 1550)

Picture series Famous Princesses, Maria Theresa, Empress of Austria, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from around 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

Picture series Romeo and Juliet, 4, the wedding ceremony, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collective picture from ca 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

Series Wedding customs, the wedding potion in China, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from around 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

Series Wedding customs, Persia, the entry of the bride into the new home, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from about 1900, public domain

Series Wedding customs, Galicia, the return from the wedding ceremony in Krakow, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from ca 1900, public domain

Picture series Kings, Francis II, 1558, Wedding with Mary Stuart, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from ca 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

Picture series Kings, Francis I, 1530, The king signs the deed of foundation of the College de France, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collective picture from ca 1900

Picture series various orders, Order of the Legion of Honour from France, Honneur et Patrie, from 1802, founded by Napoleon Bonaparte, Liebig picture

After the wedding ceremony, newly married couple leaving the church, Traditional traditional costume, Austria, Historical, Digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Holy picture for the month of May, from the life of Mary, Coronation of the Virgin Mary, 1905, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

The Coronation Of The Virgin, Painting by Sandro Botticelli (1 March 1445)
The Coronation Of The Virgin, Painting by Sandro Botticelli (1 March 1445, 1510), one of the most important Italian painters and draughtsmen of the early Renaissance, Historic

The Coronation Of The Virgin (ca)

The coronation of Franz Joseph (which never actually took place) in the throne room of the prince-bishop's residence in Olomouc, Historical

The Ceremony of the Procession to Montem, 1850, England, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Procession of the electors at the coronation of Ferdinand II in Frankfurt am Main, 1619, Germany, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, original date unknown, Europe

Die vier Schwerthiebe auf dem Kroenungshuegel in Ofen, Koenigskroenung, Ungarn, ca

Ritterschlag, der Ritterschlag, der zentrale Akt der rituellen Verleihung der Ritterwuerde im Mittelalter, Reproduktion eines Holzschnitts aus dem Jahr 1880, digital verbessert, The accolade

Ludwig I, 25 August 1786, 29 February 1868, was King of Bavaria from 1825 until the revolutions in the German states in 1848, painting by Joseph Karl Stieler, 1826, depicted in coronation robes

The woodcuts to complete the picture cycle of the Life of the Virgin, the Coronation of the Virgin, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut

Frederick II (26 December 1194) (13 December 1250) was an emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and King of Sicily

Coronation of St. Elisabeth, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

The dubbing, also known as dubbing or adoubement, was the central act in the ceremonies for conferring knighthood in the Middle Ages, Historical

Walther von der Vogelweide, 1170, c

William I, or Wilhelm I, Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig, 22 March 1797, 9 March 1888, of the House of Hohenzollern was King of Prussia and the first German Emperor from 2 January 1861 to 9 March 1888

The coronation of Emperor Leopold in Frankfurt, Germany. The Electors on the square in front of the Roemer

Coronation of Emperor Matthias in Frankfurt, 1612, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

The Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of the Franks from 987 to 996, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

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"Celebrating the Splendor: A Glimpse into Captivating Ceremonies Around the World" Witnessing Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand - a mesmerizing spectacle of Floating Sky Lanterns illuminating the night sky during this enchanting ceremony. Reflecting on History: The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, an iconic moment captured forever in time. Delving into Tradition: Unveiling the intricate Map of the Coronation ritual within Westminster Abbey, showcasing centuries-old customs and rituals. The Majestic Regalia: Exploring Britain's Coronation Regalia, a dazzling display of crowns, scepters, and other symbols of royal power and authority. Paying Tribute: Honoring fallen heroes at the Cenotaph Ceremony – a solemn occasion to remember those who made ultimate sacrifices for their countries. Secrets Unveiled: Peering into the Initiation Rituals of Freemasonry that have intrigued generations with their mysterious traditions and symbolism. Crowning Glory: Reliving the historic moment when Queen Elizabeth II ascended to her throne amidst grandeur and pageantry. Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Women's International Football Match at Plough Lane, Wimbledon – a testament to gender equality in sports through fierce competition and skillful play. Love Beneath Mistletoe Magic: Capturing an endearing snapshot from Christmas 1956 as a young boy steals a kiss under mistletoe – spreading joy and love during festive times. Savoring Ethiopian Culture: Partaking in an ancient Coffee Ceremony where rich aromas fill the air while coffee is brewed meticulously – symbolizing hospitality and community bonding in Ethiopia. Racing for Pancakes. Joining participants as they dash through streets flipping pancakes high above frying pans during exhilarating Pancake Races – an age-old tradition that brings laughter and excitement. A Royal Inauguration.