Friends rally in Japan for a commemoration of the bicentenary A group of friends and neighbors in Tokyo, Japan, rallied together in the wake of a typhoon to commemorate the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb. Even in the context of the natural disaster, which delayed their original plans, the gathering was able to inspire calm reverence, joy and laughter. The event began with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, a viewing of Dawn of the Light, and a reflection on a quotation of the Báb on fostering unity. After sharing a meal, they ended the evening by offering up praise and gratitude with an uplifting gospel performance.