Transformative event

The creation of a situation through which a shared concern or emotion is rehearsed and released. These events function as socio-dramas. There are dramas of unity within a group; rehearsals of support or solidarity with some cause or group. They may be liturgical or secular rites marking significant events, like memorials or rites of passage, like inaugurations. They may be simply opportunities to interact with others, like reunions. A peace rally or an arms negotiation conference might be such an event.