Basel, Switzerland. From 9 to 10 June 2012 takes place the 161st Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge Alpina, led by Grand Master Jean-Michel Mascherpa. The event is hosted by the city of Basel in the northwest of the country, near the border between Switzerland, Germany and France.
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Today's works were held at the Hilton Hotel, and tonight will take place a dinner at the Stadt Casino. Tomorrow morning will take place the reception ceremony of the foreign delegations.