A formal ceremony or rite; an official event with ceremonial procedures (e.g., opening ceremonies, award ceremonies).
市の記念式典には多くの人が集まった。
Many people gathered at the city's commemorative ceremony.
式典は午前9時に開始し、国歌斉唱が行われた。
The ceremony began at 9 a.m., and the national anthem was sung.
表彰式典で選手にメダルが授与された。
Medals were awarded to the athletes at the award ceremony.