Christian the Fourth’s Guild recently welcomed 40 new members from Lodge Cimbria, joined by an equal number of guests, in a packed celebration at Duus’ Wine Cellar in Aalborg.

The induction ceremony featured the Guild’s traditional rituals, the awarding of the golden key, and a festive procession through the old and new parts of the city, including a visit to the Guild’s symbolic linden tree at City Hall and the historic secret passage.

Back in the cellar, the new members enjoyed mead and the Guild’s gala lunch—complete with  beer, the famous cognac mustard, and the traditional (and carefully instructed) potato juice. Music and songs from the Guild’s troubadours ensured a lively atmosphere throughout.

The event concluded with warm wishes from the chief bencher and benchers, marking a memorable day of fellowship and tradition for the new Guild brothers and sisters.

See the pictures here