The official opening of the event was conducted by the general coordinator, Antônio Fontes Freitas. He told all the attendees the personal and political life of the Governor Marcelo Déda. "He is one of political forces in Sergipe. It also is one of the greatest orators in the country. With his conference, you will be convinced of what I say," he stated.



The opening ceremony took place on July 2nd in Aracaju, and it was attended by over 1,500 Freemasons and by 27 Grand Masters. As Grand Master of Sergipe, José Valter stated, the objective of the meeting is to discuss the internal problems of the Masonic institution, and external problems of social interest. "All the Grand Masters of Brazil are present and also some of the South American countries, including representatives of the Inter-American Masonic Confederation", stated the Grand Master of Sergipe.