Communities and individuals around the country have organised arts activities for the bicentenary. See if there is one near you!
Rotorua artists respond vibrantly to the Báb’s Writings
A vision for an arts exhibition conceived in May last year has come to fruition with 35 artworks on display, responding to quotations from the Writings of the Báb.
Bicentenary message in elegant print format
Here is a beautiful print version of the message from the Universal House of Justice “To all who have come to honour the Herald of a new Dawn”.
The Báb’s social and ethical teachings
An extract from Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era in English and te reo Māori.
Bicentenary talking points
A vital element in the preparation for each bicentenary activity, is how you will draw on the power of expression to share something about the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, the Message They shared, and the community-building activities underway.
Prime Minister invites insights from race unity speakers
Gisborne Race Unity Speech Award participants joined other youth and two local Baha’is in a breakfast meeting hosted by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern recently.
Ocean of Light School needs teachers
This well-established school in Tonga is looking for primary and secondary teachers to join the staff next year.
Reporting every bicentenary activity
It is vital that we report all bicentenary activities happening in Aotearoa. Here’s how.
Spiritual Forebears: Heroine of Zanján
Continuing our series of stories from “The Dawnbreakers”, this instalment tells of Zaynab’s fearlessness during the Zanján upheaval, demonstrating the power of the Báb’s Revelation to tear away the veils of past traditions.
The Báb instituted the Nineteen Day Feast
The Báb called upon His followers to gather together once every nineteen days to show hospitality and fellowship.
Whanganui Art Exhibition: “This Youth”
A solo exhibition in honour of the bicentennial celebrations depicts the six heroic years of the Dispensation of the Báb between 1844 and 1850.
Message marking bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb
In a special message for the bicentenary the Universal House of Justice looks at the missions of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh and the implications of Their appearance for humanity today. The message profoundly explores important themes to raise in conversations with people we meet as the bicentenary celebrations approach.
Love for the Báb motivates months of meticulous mahi
Adding to artistic efforts around the country for the bicentenary, two believers in Hawkes Bay have created a careful replica of the House of the Báb in Shíráz — where the Báb announced His advent to Mullá Ḥusayn.
Waiata project sets Bahá’í karakia to music
For 18 months, a group of musicians and lovers of te reo Māori has had their sights set on creating waiata for bicentenary of the Birth of The Báb. They are now completing their project by uploading a series of recordings to Youtube.
Resources for bicentenary celebrations: 29-30 October 2019
Resources for bicentenary celebrations
Nationwide prayer campaign
Friends are urged to offer at least one of the Báb’s prayers each day, that this country might soar to the greatest possible heights of achievement in our efforts to befittingly honour the Báb through advancing the Cause of God.
Flaxmere charts their course towards Bicentenary
A team in Flaxmere used a concentric circle chart to identify 77 people to have conversations with and invite to the bicentenary and core activities.
Poem extols potency of the Báb’s Message
“With ink that flowed in rivers on the page”, begins this poem about the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh.
Design concept for Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá unveiled
The House of Justice states that the design seeks “to honor ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s unique position” and “to reflect at once His lofty station and His humility”.
‘Dawn of the Light’: New bicentenary film now available
The film follows the personal search for truth and meaning undertaken by eight people from different parts of the world, including New Zealand.