pomp and circumstance
"Pomp and circumstance" typically refers to a ceremony or event that involves grandeur, magnificence, and formal ritualism. It often describes elaborate and ostentatious displays of tradition, protocol, and pageantry, usually accompanied by ceremonial music or fanfare. The phrase is associated with dignified and impressive ceremonies such as graduations, diplomatic proceedings, royal events, and formal ceremonies.
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