Estados Unidos de América

A community celebration in the United States inspires commitment to service

Over 100 friends in the United States who have been part of an organized endeavor to serve their community in Washington came together on the auspicious occasion of the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb. Through prayer, dramatic monologue, music, and talks, those gathered explored how the heroic acts of the first followers of the Báb may inspire them in their own efforts to serve.

California State Senate marks bicentenary

The California State Senate marks the bicentenary and acknowledges the Bahá’í community’s contributions to society. The leader of the state Senate addressed her colleagues, noting “Throughout California, Bahá’í communities strive to collaborate with others to promote peace, justice, and unity, applying the spiritual principles to their lives and serving their fellow citizens in neighborhoods across our state.”

Celebrating the bicentenary with a children’s festival

A community near Atlanta, United States, held a children’s festival where families collectively created a variety of arts and crafts to celebrate the bicentenary.

Bicentenary celebration with children, youth, and families in Dallas, United States

Children and youth participating in spiritual and moral education classes in Dallas, United States, come together with their families to celebrate the bicentenary. Posters containing quotes from the Bahá’í writings are created and used to decorate the apartment complex. The enthusiasm generated by the celebration inspired many families to have more such gatherings in the future.

Friends in Birmingham, United States, celebrate the life of the Báb

A community of friends come together in Birmingham, United States, to celebrate the bicentenary. The evening explored themes related to the person and teachings of the Báb and mystical themes through music.

Aprendizaje a través de la narración de historias en una celebración del bicentenario en Dallas

Los jóvenes en un barrio de Dallas, Estados Unidos, aprenden a través de la narración de historias sobre la vida del Báb y la valentía y sacrificios de algunos de Sus primeros seguidores.

Young adults in New York create short film about the spirit of resilience

In New York, United States, a group of young adults collaborate to produce a short film in honor of the bicentenary period. The story follows a young woman through a trying time and depicts how she turns to prayer for comfort in the face of difficulties.

Un poema sobre el Báb

Un poema escrito por un joven para el bicentenario del nacimiento del Báb describe algunos momentos de Su ministerio dramático.

Visual art created in honor of the bicentenary

A mixed media art piece created in the United States seeks to convey the artist’s experience of entering the Shrine of the Báb, and incorporates calligraphy of a line from a Tablet written by Bahá’u’lláh in honor of the anniversary of the birth of the Báb: “In the name of the One born on this day, Him Whom God hath made to be the Herald of His name, the Almighty, the All-Loving!”

At a local park, performing music inspired by the Bahá’í writings

A community bicentenary celebration at a park in Frederick, United States, included tree planting, musical performances, and other activities. The participants have been involved in a devotional gathering, where they have been creating music inspired by the Bahá’í writings.

Una expresión visual de los Escritos Sagrados bahá'ís

Una obra de arte digital incorpora un pasaje de una oración revelada por el Báb. La obra se creó como parte de una exposición de arte celebrada en Indianápolis, Estados Unidos.

Conjunto canta sobre veracidad y honradez

En una celebración del bicentenario en Florida, EUA, un grupo de musicos interpreta una composición coral de una cita de Bahá'u'lláh, "Embelleced vuestras lenguas, oh pueblo, con la veracidad y adornad vuestras almas con el ornamento de la honradez"

Arte digital de los Estados Unidos

Estas piezas digitales realizadas por un artista en Flower Mound, Estados Unidos, tienen su inspiración en los conceptos de interconectividad y el sendero de la búsqueda.