A delegation of the Lodge “Svetlost Balkana – Garibaldi” took part in the 8th World Conference of Garibaldi Lodges in Follonica (29–30 September 2017). The conference was organized by the Lodge “G. Garibaldi” No. 1436 from Follonica (Tuscany), under the patronage of the Grand Orient of Italy (GOI).
The conference was attended by delegations of Garibaldi Lodges from Italy, France, Serbia, Greece and Bulgaria, as well as representatives of Garibaldi Lodges from the USA, Brazil and Australia. The traditional annual gathering of the Garibaldians in Follonica began with the ceremonial bringing in of the flags and the playing of the anthems. Greetings from the delegations followed. On behalf of the delegation and the Brethren of the Lodge “Svetlost Balkana – Garibaldi”, as well as the Brethren of the RGLS, those present were greeted by the Master of the Lodge.
The delegation of the Lodge “G. Garibaldi” No. 631 from Florence conferred upon our Bro. Velimir-Bata Žugić honorary membership and the medal of their Lodge, as a token of goodwill for his many years of work and cooperation among the Lodges.
