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Hapa chini ni dondoo za sherehe zilizofanyika kuenzi miaka mia mbili ya kuzaliwa kwa Báb kwenye maeneo mbalimbali nchi nzima

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Artistic celebrations in Lund, Sweden

In celebrations held in Lund, Sweden, children beautify the room and friends circle together for a traditional Swedish dance to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb.

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Gathering of community members and representatives of local organizations

Community members, including representatives from various organizations including the nearby museum Fredens Hus attended an event to honor the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Gathering for neighbors of all ages

In Stockholm, Sweden, neighbors bring their youth and children together for prayers and art activities to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb.

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Musical devotional in Sweden stirs remembrance of the Bahá’í Faith’s Herald

This group of friends in Sweden is commemorating the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb with a musical devotional that includes a cappella and instrumental tunes as well as solo and collective chanting in different languages.

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Youth in Sweden prepare a wishing tree for children

In the lead-up to the bicentenary, youth in Lund, Sweden, have painted a wishing tree for the children in their community. Wishing trees are used by people worldwide to offer prayers or express their hopes for the future.

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In Sweden, a group of friends discuss the early history of the Bahá’í Faith

In Stockholm, Sweden, friends were invited to a home gathering to reflect on the history of the life of the Báb, as narrated by Nabíl-i-A’ẓam in The Dawn-Breakers.

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Swedish folk music in honor of the bicentenary

Several children and adults celebrate the bicentenary with Swedish folk music, art, and a screening of Dawn of the Light.

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Two days of celebrations in Östersund, Sweden

Over two days in Östersund, Sweden, about 130 people attended devotional gatherings, screenings of Dawn of the Light, talks and presentations on the Báb, a concert, and an open house where they reflected on experiences of applying Bahá’í teachings to foster the progress of communities in the country. The community of prepared for these celebrations by speaking with and inviting their friends, co-workers, and neighbors.

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In Sweden, elementary class talks about the Báb and discusses solutions to global problems

A fourth grade class in Nacka, Sweden commemorated the bicentenary in conjunction with United Nations Day on 24 October 2019. The students discussed an array of global problems and linked their solutions to the principle of oneness taught by the Bahá’í Faith. During their discussion, the teacher asked the students to mark the Báb’s birth city, Shíráz, on a world map.

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Gathering in Sweden to commemorate the bicentenary

Music, film, and a special activity for children is shared at a vibrant gathering in Sweden to commemorate the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb.

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Article describes a bicentenary celebration

A news article covering the celebration of the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb in Uppsala, Sweden, describes a joyful gathering focused on the life of the Báb and its transformative effect on others. One story shared at the event was that of Táhirih, an early follower of the Báb in Persia who became an iconic champion of the equality of women and men.

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Traditional Mongolian arts performance in Sweden

In Stockholm, Sweden, a celebration included Mongolian cultural dance and music as well as a screening of Dawn of the Light.

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Kwaya yafanya mazoezi kwa sherehe za miaka mia mbili

Huko Lund, Sweden, kwaya ilifanya mazoezi kwa ajili ya sherehe zao zijazo za miaka mia mbili, ambapo waliimba vifungu tofauti vya maandiko ya Kibahai vilivyowekwa katika muziki.