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Célébrations à travers le monde

Ci-dessous, un aperçu des célébrations rendant hommage au bicentenaire de la naissance du Báb dans de nombreuses localités du pays

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Geneva, Switzerland, brings neighbors together to celebrate

Several dozen people from a neighborhood in Geneva, Switzerland, joined in a festive celebration of the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb in a beautifully prepared space, enjoying prayers, viewing of the film Dawn of the Light, and performances of music and dancing. Children took part in arts and crafts in a program of prepared especially for them.

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An immersive theater experience in Zurich, Switzerland, draws emotional responses

Inspired by the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb, friends in Zurich, Switzerland created an immersive theatrical environment based on a Persian teahouse in the mid-19th century. While enjoying traditional delicacies, guests became visibly touched by the tales of the life of the Báb that were shared with them by actors portraying fellow teahouse “patrons.”

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Celebrating the bicentenary with a community feast and service projects

Youth carried out acts of service inspired by their study of Bahá’í writings during a week-long gathering in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The group of young people who attended the gathering, invited families to a community feast full of songs, games, and conversations exploring spiritual themes. Using materials donated by a paint shop, the youth also repainted and beautified two walls in a neighborhood park and wrote these words of Bahá’u’lláh: “So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.” and “The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.”

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Celebrating the bicentenary in Geneva, Switzerland

In Geneva, Switzerland, the community celebrated the bicentenary with many people who have recently embraced the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith. The celebration included prayers, music, and a recitation of a poem of Táhirih, an early heroine of the Faith.

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Commemoration in Pully, Switzerland, draws over 100 attendees

About 130 people came together in Pully, Switzerland, to commemorate the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb, enjoying thoughtful discussions on topics relevant to the occasion and a live dramatic performance of a story from the life of Táhirih, an early follower of the Báb in Persia and present-day globally recognized champion of women’s rights.

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En Suisse, une bibliothèque organise une conférence sur la vie du Báb

Une conférence a été organisée dans une bibliothèque publique de Locarno, en Suisse, au cours de laquelle des membres de la communauté ont écouté avec grand intérêt un professeur parler de la vie du Báb.

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La communauté suisse entre en scène

Des performances théâtrales et musicales caractérisent les célébrations qui se déroulent dans toute la Suisse. Un groupe du Tessin présente l'histoire de certains des premiers croyants du Báb alors qu'un autre groupe à Genève organise une soirée de piano et d'opéra.

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L'histoire du Báb racontée dans un court métrage

Ce court métrage livre l'histoire de la vie du Báb, racontée par un groupe de préjeunes de Suisse. Le groupe a écrit et raconté l’histoire dans le style d’un théâtre kamishibai, une forme de théâtre de rue et de narration au Japon.

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Music honoring the appearance of the Báb’s Revelation

A group of musicians in the French-speaking part of Switzerland perform songs of quotations from the Writings of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh put to music. Moved to reflect on the coming of the Báb and His Revelation, the group composed a piece entitled “The Dawn is Coming.”

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In The Hague, community celebrates with the arts

A cheerful atmosphere characterizes a community celebration in The Hague, Netherlands, which commemorates the bicentenary with a gathering that features Persian and Iraqi music as well as a visual arts exhibition. The organizers also imaginatively constructed three “story tents”, in which accounts are shared about the heroic deeds of Táhirih, Mullá Ḥusayn, and Quddús, three early believers of the Báb, in an interactive way. The attendees also share a communal meal featuring Indonesian dishes.

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Gathering in Northeastern Switzerland inspires discussion on community building

Sixty friends from the cantons of Neuchâtel and Jura in Switzerland gathered at Jeanjaquet Castle in reverent ambience to mark the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb. Performances offered included violin and flute music and a dramatic reading of a poem describing the night of the declaration of the Báb. Attendees were moved to engage afterwards in thoughtful discussions about working together with friends and neighbors to advance the community.

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Engaging exploration of the history and principles of the Bahá’í Faith

In Lausanne, Switzerland, attendees of a celebration learned about the teachings of the Báb as reported in 19th century newspaper articles to illustrate the historical context of His life and mission.

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Community members take the stage to introduce the life of the Báb

For their commemoration of the bicentenary, a few members of the community in Lugano, Switzerland, staged a theatrical performance recounting the life of the Báb. The play, entitled La Porta del Cielo, which means gate of heaven, gave accounts of several episodes of the Báb’s life.

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Swiss community celebrates bicentenary over the course of three days

The Bahá’í community of Bern, Switzerland, celebrates the bicentenary over the course of three days. On the first day, a series of workshops links the lives of the early followers of the Báb to the local community’s current efforts to help individuals develop spiritual qualities as well as foster neighborhood fellowship. On the second day, festivities include a viewing of the film Dawn of the Light followed by a rich discussion, and on the third day, a spiritual reflection is initiated over brunch.

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Un entretien radiophonique sur la foi bahá’íe en Suisse

Une entrevue radiophonique d'une femme de Zurich, en Suisse, explore les croyances bahá’íes, l'histoire, les principes et les activités quotidiennes, en allemand. Sont également incluses les voix des jeunes et des enfants, décrivant leurs valeurs et relatant les expériences d'activités menées dans leurs communautés, en français et en anglais.

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Prière du Báb mise en musique

Un groupe de jeunes en Suisse a mis en musique une prière du Báb en l'honneur du bicentenaire à venir.