![]() Shriners don fezzes for all official functions as part of the fraternity’s Arabic theme.įezzes display the official Shrine emblem: a crescent known as "the jewel of the order" that bears the claws of a Royal Bengal Tiger on the sides, a sphinx head in the center and a star underneath. The group’s best-known symbol - the red, thimble-looking hat with a long black tassel - is derived from the city of Fez, Morocco, where it was first manufactured. The Imperial Grand Council governs the entire fraternity. Temples are governed by an elected board called the Divan and headed by the elected Potentate. The fraternity uses lofty terms in its organizational structure. Men from various backgrounds enjoy Shrine social occasions year-round - parades, vacations, circuses, dances and sporting events. The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America (A.A.O.N.M.S.) is a fraternal organization of roughly 500,000 members who compose 191 Shrine temples throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Republic of Panama. and Thursday, July 10, 9 a.m.-noon.įor a complete schedule, check the local temple’s website, click on "2003 Imperial Session." The Shrine Marketplace at the convention center will offer exotic wares: Shrine pins, patches, fezzes, Masonic jewelry and more. at DeLaSalle High School, 1 DeLaSalle Dr. There will be drum corps and foot patrols at the Minneapolis Convention Center, oriental bands at the Radisson Hotel Metrodome, 615 Washington Ave., and pipes and drums at 1 p.m. Shrine clowns, bagpipers, drum corps and other performing groups will brandish their talents Monday, July 7. When watching the 20,000-strong flock this weekend, keep it handy. In recognition of the first 13 Masons to join the Shrine order, here’s a 13-part field guide to Shrinedom, featuring information on everything from free Downtown events to the fez-wearers’ mysterious symbols and ways. Still, by design, the Shriners have bizarre plumage and entertaining habits. It’s not just fun and games: while here, the Shriners will make a decision affecting local health-care: whether to keep open their local Shriners Hospital. When not in session, Shriners will participate in two Downtown parades, perform various antics throughout the metro area and spend loads of cash on area lodging, food and entertainment. The elite Shrine fraternity, which evolved from, and remains connected to, the mysterious and world-renowned Masons, will hold its 129th annual Imperial Council Session at the Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S., Saturday-Thursday, July 5-10. Twenty thousand fez-sporting Shriners and their Ladies will invade Downtown this weekend. On 28 February 2003 it was added to the Sam Waller Museum’s collection.20,000 brightly colored creatures flock to Downtown this weekend. It was purchased by a member of The Pas Shrine Club and used for many years. ![]() This particular fez was produced by Dominion Regalia Ltd. The inside has a blue liner with a label of the owner’s details. On the right side there is a silver broach with a studded Arabic sword and a crescent below with a maple leaf in the centre. A long black tassel is attached from the top and hangs down the side. There is also a symbol of an Arabic Sword and an Egyptian crest with a silver star below it. ![]() The beaded lettering on the front of this particular fez reads “KHARTUM THE PAS SHRINE CLUB”. Looking closely at a fez will reveal important information about its wearer, such as membership, special roles within the organisation and much more. Each member’s fez is decorated and designed by the member to show allegiance to their temple. The fez is worn at Shriners’ functions, in parades and at outings to gain exposure for the fraternity. It also serves as a recognisible symbol of a Shriner’s membership in the fraternity, similar to the apron of the Masons. Named after the city of Fez, Morocco, the article represented the Arabian theme the founders of Shriners International founded their fraternity on.
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