Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking, also known as cutting, sod-cutting, turning the first sod or a sod-turning ceremony, is a traditional ceremony in many cultures that celebrates the first day of construction for a building or other project. Such ceremonies are often attended by dignitaries such as politicians and businessmen. The actual shovel used during the groundbreaking is often a special ceremonial shovel, sometimes colored gold, meant to be saved for subsequent display and may be engraved.[1][2]
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Groundbreaking ceremony for Hunts Point Cooperative Market in New York City (1962)
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Other uses
The term groundbreaking, when used as an adjective, may mean being or making something that has never been done, seen, or made before; "stylistically innovative works".
Gallery
- Turning the first sod at Sault Ste-Marie. July 30th 1890, on the first publicly owned power canal constructed in Canada, for general distribution of power for industrial purposes.
- Resident Commissioner Luis Fortuño participates alongside the mayor of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, Angel García, for the official ceremony of the new construction of the Urban Center and Plaza.
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See also
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- Builders' rites
- Topping out
- Cornerstone
- Publicity stunt
- Ribbon cutting ceremony
References
- jwise@dothaneagle.com, Jeremy Wise. "Officials break ground on Wiregrass Public Safety Center".
- "TSMC has started construction of its 5nm 'Fab 18' in Taiwan".
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