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16-421: The theatre was inaugurated on 23 July 2011. The theatre has a capacity of up to 1500 people, and uses the latest technology in acoustics and sound engineering to support performance genres ranging from opera, philharmonic orchestras, pop stars, Broadway shows and more. The building includes rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms, restaurants, cafeteria, library and rooms for various types of events. In July 2012 it hosted

32-433: A performance of the opera-ballet Akas Kas by Peruvian composer Nilo Valerde . The state funeral of former president Alberto Fujimori was held in the building on 14 September 2024. [REDACTED] Media related to Grand National Theatre of Peru at Wikimedia Commons 12°05′11″S 77°00′12″W  /  12.0864°S 77.0033°W  / -12.0864; -77.0033 State funeral A state funeral

48-640: A public ceremony. In the Roman Empire, a state funeral ( funera publica ) could be instructed by the senate for the city of rome, whereas city councils could instruct a communal state funeral. State funerals in Canada are public events held to commemorate former governors general , prime ministers , other members of the cabinet who died in office, and, at the cabinet's discretion, other eminent Canadians. With ceremonial, military, and religious elements incorporated, state funerals are offered and executed by

64-487: A superior officer walks by. The practice arose because of the narrow passageways on ships. Since officers may need to quickly move about the ship, sailors would get out of the officer's way by bracing. The tradition has extended to include the corridors and hallways of buildings (depending on the situation), and it is mostly an obeisance, but it still serves a useful purpose aboard ships (especially submarines). According to Field Manual 7-21.13 4-4: "Courtesy among members of

80-554: A target for snipers . In the United States of America as well as some Commonwealth nations, it is forbidden to salute both indoors and in "the field," as snipers are likely to pick out officer targets watching for salutes. There are military customs that have specific purposes. In the United States Navy, "bracing" is the practice of bracing one's self against the bulkhead (wall) at the position of attention as

96-626: Is a public funeral ceremony, observing the strict rules of protocol , held to honour people of national significance. State funerals usually include much pomp and ceremony as well as religious overtones and distinctive elements of military tradition. Generally, state funerals are held in order to involve the general public in a national day of mourning after the family of the deceased gives consent. A state funeral will often generate mass publicity from both national and global media outlets. State funerals already existed in antiquity . In ancient Athens, for example, fallen soldiers were regularly buried in

112-525: Is one of the defining features of a military force. The courtesies form a strict and sometimes elaborate code of conduct . It is an extension and a formalization of courtesies practiced in a culture's everyday life. It is intended to reinforce discipline and the chain of command by defining how soldiers will treat their superiors and vice versa. They are also thought to enhance esprit de corps . Some military courtesies include proper forms of address ("Sir", "Ma'am", "Mister") and when each should be used;

128-463: The nation ; or to citizens who died in the line of duty, or were victims of either terrorism , or organized crime . The official protocol provides for Public mourning, either national or local , is declared following the dispositions of the Prime Minister 's decrees. The flags are flown at half-mast outside of public buildings, while inside they display two black ribbons , with

144-471: The salute and the related concept of standing at attention ; proper wear of military headgear ; obeisance ; and the rules for behavior in various ceremonies . Specifics can vary depending on an individual's rank , location, and circumstances. A military funeral, for example, requires stricter etiquette than on a normal day. Courtesies are sometimes relaxed under battlefield conditions; officers may discourage salutes in combat areas to avoid making themselves

160-496: The Armed Forces is vital to maintain military discipline. Military courtesy means good manners and politeness in dealing with other people. Courteous behavior provides a basis for developing good human relations. The distinction between civilian and military courtesy is that military courtesy was developed in a military atmosphere and has become an integral part of serving in uniform." Military courtesy has been established, over

176-763: The Presidents of the constitutional entities, such as the Presidency , the Parliament , the Government and the Constitutional Court , even after their terms have expired, and to Ministers who died during their term in office . State Funerals can also be granted, by decree of the Council of Ministers , to people who gave particular services to the country ; to citizens that brought honor to

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192-554: The community, solemn funerals can be arranged and the six people who carry the coffins are members of the Civil Protection . In the United Kingdom , state funerals are usually reserved for monarchs . The most recent was the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on 19 September 2022. A state funeral may also be held to honour a highly distinguished figure following the approval of the monarch and Parliament (of

208-409: The exceptions provided for military flags, when required by military protocol . If the departed held a public office, the body can lie in state in the building of the office's institution. In other cases it is followed the will of the family, the traditions of the office or the local customs. Outside of the cases provided for by the protocol, for example during natural events that deeply impact

224-526: The expenditure of public funds). The last non-royal state funeral in the United Kingdom was that of Sir Winston Churchill on 30 January 1965. Other funerals, including those of senior members of the British royal family and high-ranking public figures, may share many of the characteristics of a state funeral without being categorised as such; for these, the term 'ceremonial funeral' is used. In

240-545: The governor general- in-council , who provides a dignified manner for the Canadian people to mourn a national public figure. Provincial and territorial governments may also perform state funerals for citizens in their particular jurisdictions. However, most state funerals are federal affairs. On 10 October 2024, businessman Ratan Tata would be given a state funeral in Mumbai . In Italy state funerals are granted by law to

256-466: The past fifty years, ceremonial funerals have been held for Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (1979); Diana, Princess of Wales (1997); Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (2002); Margaret Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher (2013); and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (2021). Ceremonial funerals have tended in general to follow the ritual patterns of a state funeral (if on a somewhat smaller scale). Military protocol Military courtesy

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