A farewell ceremony is an event where people say goodbye to someone who is leaving or going away, usually held to honor and recognize their departure. Full definition
Sunday, June 3, 8:00 a.m. Sailing canoe send - off and traditional Hawaiian farewell ceremony for 10, sixman crews as they race 40 miles from Ka`anapali to the island of Moloka`i. (kaanapaliresort.com)
Traditional Hawaiian farewell ceremony for the crews of the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association. (kaanapaliresort.com)
Obama made this declaration while delivering his remarks at the Armed Forces Full Honour Review Farewell Ceremony. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)