hand-clapping ceremony
A traditional Japanese ceremony where participants clap hands to celebrate the settlement of a bargain, reconciliation, or other agreement. Often seen in business or community contexts.
A hand-clapping ceremony was held to commemorate the reconciliation between the two companies.
After the contract was concluded, all attendees performed the hand-clapping ceremony.
Compound of 手打ち (hand-clapping, from 手 'hand' + 打ち 'striking') and 式 (ceremony). The exact historical origin of the hand-clapping gesture in this context is uncertain, but it is traditionally associated with sealing agreements in Japanese culture.