Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Events (hierarchy name)
4. events (activities)
5. cultural events
6. ceremonies
7. cultural ceremonies
8. rites of passage

Anotations

Scope note:

The actions, rites, ceremonies, or agreements surrounding a formal arrangement between a man and a woman to marry at some future time. An engagement or betrothal is a promise to wed, and also the period of time between a marriage proposal and a marriage which may be lengthy or trivial.