The public is warmly invited to join Baha'is in thirteen Capital Region communities from Sooke to Sidney, at a variety of artistic, inspiring, creative "Celebrations of Light" in honour of the 200th anniversary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh, the prophet-founder of the Bahá’í Faith. The whole focus of Baha’u’llah’s life was building a unified world and abolishing prejudice. He said, “Let your vision be world-embracing,” and “The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.” For this, He and His family suffered a lifetime of torture and imprisonment. The Life of Baha’u’llah: A Photographic Narrative
SOME CAPITAL REGION EVENTS
All events are free of charge, but some require reservations to make sure there’s adequate space. In those cases, please send an email to the appropriate address below, indicating the number of people.
Victoria:
The Gathering, premiere of a musical drama blending singing and dance to tell the story of an indigenous youth’s search for meaning. It's based on a Hopi legend about a time when all peoples will come together in harmony. The actors include several First Nations adults and youth. Glenlyon Norfolk School Theatre, 801 Bank St., Victoria, on Friday, October 20th and Saturday, October 21st. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Request free tickets at thegathering200@gmail.com
Saanich Peninsula:
An additional performance of The Gathering is being sponsored by the Bahá’í communities of the Saanich Peninsula. The event titled “Light of Unity” will be held at Parkland Secondary School theatre, 10640 McDonald Park Rd, North Saanich, on Sunday, October 22nd, at 2 p.m. Doors open 1:30 p.m. The celebration will be followed by light refreshments. No tickets or reservations are necessary.
Esquimalt:
In light of current events and in the spirit of reconciliation, we are offering a “Celebration of the Unity of Mankind” at the Esquimalt Nation Big House from 1-4 pm. It's an afternoon of food, music and dancing, featuring the music of Solaris. Registration required: sslobodian@gmail.com
Langford:
The Bahá’í communities of Langford, Metchosin, Colwood, and Highlands are hosting a gathering at Belmont Secondary School, 3041 Langford lake Rd , Saturday, October 21st. It begins at 6:00 pm with dessert and an audio-visual display in the lobby, followed by a dynamic program at 7:30 p.m. No registration required. For information: lsa.langford@gmail.com
View Royal:
The community of View Royal will hold a special celebration on Saturday, October 21st starting at 6 p.m. at The Roundhouse on Burnside Road West. Registration required: Viewroyal.lsa@gmail.com
Sooke:
A joyful, family-style evening celebration on Saturday, October 21st, on Woodlands Rd. beginning with a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. Registration required: lsasooke@shaw.ca
SOME CAPITAL REGION EVENTS
All events are free of charge, but some require reservations to make sure there’s adequate space. In those cases, please send an email to the appropriate address below, indicating the number of people.
Victoria:
The Gathering, premiere of a musical drama blending singing and dance to tell the story of an indigenous youth’s search for meaning. It's based on a Hopi legend about a time when all peoples will come together in harmony. The actors include several First Nations adults and youth. Glenlyon Norfolk School Theatre, 801 Bank St., Victoria, on Friday, October 20th and Saturday, October 21st. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Request free tickets at thegathering200@gmail.com
Saanich Peninsula:
An additional performance of The Gathering is being sponsored by the Bahá’í communities of the Saanich Peninsula. The event titled “Light of Unity” will be held at Parkland Secondary School theatre, 10640 McDonald Park Rd, North Saanich, on Sunday, October 22nd, at 2 p.m. Doors open 1:30 p.m. The celebration will be followed by light refreshments. No tickets or reservations are necessary.
Esquimalt:
In light of current events and in the spirit of reconciliation, we are offering a “Celebration of the Unity of Mankind” at the Esquimalt Nation Big House from 1-4 pm. It's an afternoon of food, music and dancing, featuring the music of Solaris. Registration required: sslobodian@gmail.com
Langford:
The Bahá’í communities of Langford, Metchosin, Colwood, and Highlands are hosting a gathering at Belmont Secondary School, 3041 Langford lake Rd , Saturday, October 21st. It begins at 6:00 pm with dessert and an audio-visual display in the lobby, followed by a dynamic program at 7:30 p.m. No registration required. For information: lsa.langford@gmail.com
View Royal:
The community of View Royal will hold a special celebration on Saturday, October 21st starting at 6 p.m. at The Roundhouse on Burnside Road West. Registration required: Viewroyal.lsa@gmail.com
Sooke:
A joyful, family-style evening celebration on Saturday, October 21st, on Woodlands Rd. beginning with a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. Registration required: lsasooke@shaw.ca
CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE WORLD--WATCH as events unfold
*Feature film (online Oct. 18)
*Live streaming from Houses of Worship on each continent
*Photos and videos of celebrations
*Proclamations by public figures and dignitaries
Bahá’u’lláh was born in Tehran in 1817. Two centuries later, the day of His birth is celebrated around the world alongside the birth of the forerunner of His Revelation, the Báb, born in 1819 on the day before the birth of Bahá’u’lláh according to the calendar used in Persia. These Twin Holy Birthdays are celebrated by Bahá’ís and their friends as one annual festival where the closely interwoven lives and missions of these two Divine Luminaries are remembered together.
*Feature film (online Oct. 18)
*Live streaming from Houses of Worship on each continent
*Photos and videos of celebrations
*Proclamations by public figures and dignitaries
Bahá’u’lláh was born in Tehran in 1817. Two centuries later, the day of His birth is celebrated around the world alongside the birth of the forerunner of His Revelation, the Báb, born in 1819 on the day before the birth of Bahá’u’lláh according to the calendar used in Persia. These Twin Holy Birthdays are celebrated by Bahá’ís and their friends as one annual festival where the closely interwoven lives and missions of these two Divine Luminaries are remembered together.