Abang Johari (right) strikes the ‘tiguduoh’ seven times to symbolically launch Redeems Gawai Bandi in conjunction with the opening of BCV.

Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/01/15/even-critics-acknowledge-kuching-art-project-is-good-says-abg-jo/

And the best way to mythologize policing is to invest in things symbolically like Cop City, where you’re saying, “Look what we’re doing.

Source: https://therealnews.com/the-cop-city-rico-charges-and-americas-road-to-fascism

Back in December 2016, the actor proposed to Smith during a romantic dinner in London, and two weeks later, the couple had an impromptu wedding on 14 January 2017, symbolically before Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/billy-porter-divorce-dating-b2391319.html

Demonstrators place a painting symbolically depicting Ukraine on a security fence surrounding the Russian embassy, during a protest marking the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/gallery-the-best-photos-from-around-the-world-20230225-h2a3gq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Earlier on Sunday, Croatian National Bank governor Boris Vujcic symbolically withdrew euros from a cash machine in downtown Zagreb.

Source: https://www.kuwaittimes.com/croatia-adopts-euro-enters-borderless-club/

For example, footage of the Black Shirts marching to Italy’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Mussolini meeting the fascist marchers there were intended to show the Black Shirts were patriots symbolically anointed by God.

Source: https://beyondchron.org/reviews-from-sffilm-66/

Gujarat’s liveliest nine nights begin on Sunday, October 15, with the Navratri festivities as cities gear up for garba that symbolically celebrates femininity and life that originates from the ‘garbha’ or the womb.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/vadodara-kathyiawad-gujarats-unique-garbas-8983729/

Last week, Bridget Ziegler’s four school board colleagues symbolically voted for a resolution urging her to resign from her position.

Source: https://www.metroweekly.com/2023/12/zander-moricz-brilliantly-rips-into-bridget-ziegler/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zander-moricz-brilliantly-rips-into-bridget-ziegler

Many Brazilian mayors, including Rio's, were marking the start of the celebrations on Friday by symbolically handing the keys to their cities to their Carnival Kings.

Source: https://www.startribune.com/brazils-glitzy-carnival-is-back-in-full-form-after-pandemic/600252376/

Mayor Eduardo Paes declared the party open Friday, symbolically handing the key to the city to "King Momo," the jovial "monarch" who "rules" Rio for the four-day free-for-all.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/rio-holds-first-allout-carnival-since-covid.1014735

Mayor Torre voted for the new speed limit, saying it was symbolically important in pushing drivers to be safer on Aspen streets.

Source: https://www.aspendailynews.com/news/council-says-yes-to-lower-speed-limit/article_5f72f24c-5d15-11ee-89eb-539c9c3e7382.html

Meanwhile, Russia has continued its offensive operations near Bakhmut, a symbolically important city, but has not yet succeeded in encircling the city.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/2023/03/13/conflict-between-kremlin-and-wagner-group-likely-reached-its-climax

Musk began unbanning Twitter accounts that had been removed after the 6 January insurrection, beginning, symbolically, with former president Trump’s.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/oct/21/let-that-sink-in-the-13-tweets-that-tell-the-story-of-elon-musks-turbulent-first-year-at-twitter-or-x

The drink was symbolically served to Nā Pohaku O Taputapuātea, three stones carried on Hōkūleʻa from the sacred voyaging temple of Raʻiatea in French Polynesia where the canoe sailed to for permission to embark on this voyage.

Source: https://bigislandnow.com/2023/06/16/hundreds-gather-in-alaska-for-global-launch-ceremony-of-hokulea-as-crew-sets-out-on-4-year-voyage-around-the-pacific/

The Himalayan cave shrine houses an ice stalagmite structure that symbolically mythical powers of Lord Shiva, according to the devotees.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.in/amarnath-yatra-first-batch-pilgrims-leave-cave-shrine-baltal-base-camp-860409

The letters were symbolically auctioned off one at a time to well-heeled celebrities like Alice Cooper and Gene Autry at a fundraiser hosted by Hugh Hefner.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2023/3/6/23627219/hollywood-sign-turns-100

The location at Terazije fountain symbolically connects the gathering with the so-called "Plush revolution" from March 1991 — one of the first major demonstrations against former Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/thousands-of-serbians-protest-alleged-electoral-fraud/article67691044.ece

The Rock wrapped the belt around Masvidal's waist, and symbolically closed the curtain on one of the most iconic single-year runs in UFC history.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/mma/article-12344665/The-BMF-title-returns-UFC-291-belt-Dustin-Poirier-Justin-Gaethje-vying-shrewd-promotional-tool-gimmick.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“This year, one of the gifts I’m giving is a gorilla I symbolically donated for my friend,” Chong said.

Source: https://scotscoop.com/good-news-report-the-holiday-spirit-grows-on-campus/

Though the Philippines does not recognize such unions, 29 same-sex couples symbolically tie the knot in Quezon City on June 25.

Source: https://time.com/6290762/philippines-pride-lgbt-discrimination-sogie-equality-bill/