Additional Information for SCR's130Anniversary

8/4/2019 Additional Information for SCR's130Anniversary

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The Supreme Council for Romaniadecided that on its 130th Anniversary allthe locations of the Masonic and profane

events should have a historic resonance.Therefore, SCR is hosting all its

guests in the Novotel Hotel. One maywonder what the history of that placeis?! Well, in that place was founded the

first National Theatre of Romania, ledat that time by a Freemason. Even the

building had the appearance of a

Masonic Temple. Many years after itwas destroyed, on the same spot was

built todays hotel which kept the

entrance facade of the former National

Theater.The hotel is located on the main

historical street of Bucharest, VictorysPath. In front of the hotel is anotherhistorical building for Romania, built in

the same year as the Supreme Council

for Romania.


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The Supreme Council for Romania decided that

the World Conference of Civilizations and

welfare of the human family (main event destined

to mark its 130th Anniversary) should be held inthe most historical and emblematic building ofRomania, located in the center of Bucharest.

The location, for the enjoyment and delight of

our international guests will remain a surpriseuntil the day of the World Conference.

This is just one of the many surprises broughtto you by the Supreme Council for Romania andits Foundation with the occasion of the 130

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anniversary celebrations since the year 1881, thefounding year of the institutionalized Ancient and

Accepted Scottish Rite in Romania.


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I desire to establish a good foundation for

Youth from all university faculties in the

country, equipped with a library open to all.


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The Supreme Council for Romania,

founded in 1881 will mark through a

Masonic Ceremony its 130Anniversary in one of the most

emblematic buildings of Bucharest,

recently renovated to its old glory.

The Continental Grand Hotel is

contemporary with the beginnings of

the Supreme Council and it was built

by an important German architect

and Freemason, Emil Rittern

Forester.Continental Grand Hotel is located

on Victorys Path, face to face with

Novotel Hotel. The hotel also hosted

the Supreme Councils 125s

Anniversary.


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Bucharest is the capital city, cultural, industrial, and

financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in

Romania, located in the southeast of the country on the

banks of the Dmbovi a River.

Bucharest was first mentioned in documents as early as

1459. Its eclectic architecture is a mix of historical (neo-

classical), interbellum (Bauhaus and Art Deco) and

modern.

First mentioned as "the Citadel of Bucharest" in 1459,it became a residence of the Romanian ruler Vlad III the

Impaler, commonly known in the Western world as CountDracula.

Bucharest has a diverse and growing cultural scene,

with cultural life exhibited in a number of various fields,

including the visual arts, performing arts and nightlife.Unlike other parts of Romania, such as the Black Sea coast

or Transylvania, Bucharest's cultural scene is much more

eclectic, without a defined style, and instead incorporates

various elements of Romanian and international culture.

Bucharest has an eclectic mixture of elements from

traditionally Romanian buildings to buildings that are

influenced by French architects. It is because of this

French influence that Bucharest was once called "the Paris

of the East" or "Little Paris."


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