Festivals and Annual Themes

Each year, a study theme is chosen. This theme will be studied by the members of the respective Lodges. Each Lodge then makes a compilation and the respective Grand Lodge finally prepares a compilation of those contributions. The results of the studies are presented and discussed at the Festival.

For reference, there follows a list of Festival places and study themes since 1990:

1990: Bernried - The symbolism of the initiation rituals
1991: Riccione - Masonic Ritual as a guideline in daily life

1992: London - The art of listening and the voice of silence
1993: Vienna - How does Freemasonry differ from all other organisations?
1994: Epe (NL) - Can Freemasonry remain unchanged in the world of today?
1995: Miami - The voyage - The Initiate's Path to "Inner-self" Transformation
1996: Hamburg - How does Masonic Teaching guide you in the profane world?
1997: Sao Paulo - A Mason - born or made?
1998: Napoli - The symbolism of the solstices
1999: Harrogate - How may we create a greater interest in Masonic knowledge for our members?
2000: Neusiedl (AT) -What does Catena mean to you and what do expect from it 
2001: Karlsruhe - Initiation as the center of Masonic work
2002: Marseille - The responsibility of Freemasonry in Human Society.

2003  Praque -    Silence                                                                      

2004  Stirling (GB) - Freemasonry between tradition and prosperity.              

2005  Wien - Is Freemasonry a philosophy?                                            

2006  Munich - How can freemasonry influence world peace?                      

2007  Perpignan - How to attract young people into Freemasonry?