Social dances are those performed by guests at banquets, parties or other informal social gatherings. They list entrees for feasts, banquets, festivals, and carnivals. He wore intricately jeweled swords to banquets or ambassadorial receptions. Burgundian celebrations and banquets enjoyed international reputation. The lower terrace was also for receptions and banquets. The award ceremonies and the associated banquets are typically major international events. It is now used as a facility for weddings, banquets and meetings. It is the site of most state banquets, investitures, royal christenings and other ceremonies. Today, the hall is used for festivities, e.g. dinner banquets, balls and theatre performances. Korda began his career as a photographer who shot pictures at banquets, baptisms and weddings. He closed all the gymnasia, banned festivals, banquets, revelry and drinking. The arena houses events such as banquets, circuses, and rodeos. Weeks of festivities followed, including tourneys, banquets, and balls. It remains open for special campus events, including banquets and formal dances. While on leave, Murphy was feted with parades, banquets, and speeches.