Filipinas

More than 100 attend bicentenary celebration in Solano, Philippines

In this bicentenary celebration in Solano, Philippines, more than 100 people participated in a gathering that included prayers and a viewing of the film Dawn of the Light.

Dawn prayers and beach cleaning in the Philippines

40 people gathered at dawn to prayer in honor of the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb at a beach in San Jose, Philippines. Following devotions, those gathered set out to clean the beach as a service to their community.

Children and youth contribute to a celebration in the Philippines

In Malaybalay, Philippines, children and youth contribute to celebrations held for the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb. In the time surrounding the celebration, young people seeking a way to serve their community come together to clean and beautify the neighborhood.

Children and youth beautify a basketball court in the Philippines

In preparation for the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb, children, youth, and adults in Bacoor, Philippines, came together over a few days to paint a mural on the walls of a neighborhood basketball court. The murals beautified the space that is used for many types of community functions. A watercolor workshop was also organized for the youth, during which they created artworks which will form part of the decorations for their celebrations.

Carreata em Occidental Mindoro

Uma procissão de todas as idades, com rostos envoltos em sorrisos, foi às ruas em Occidental Mindoro, Filipinas, para marcar o bicentenário. As carreata desfilaram com cartazes proclamando a unicidade da religião, a unicidade da humanidade, a unidade na diversidade e outros princípios da Fé Bahá'í. A carreata foi um elemento de suas celebrações, que incluiu uma reunião pública, oportunidades de aprender sobre o Báb e outras festividades.

Gathering in the Philippines

In Santo Tomas, Philippines, community members work hard to prepare for a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Báb by decorating the space in festive green and white. Children and youth join in the event, joyfully taking part in the planned activities.

Contributions to celebration from people of all ages

The Bahá’í community of Muntinlupa in the Philippines honors the bicentenary with a colorful celebration of homemade crafts, vibrant decorations, plentiful food, and joyous contribution from people of all ages.