From Sooke to Sidney, the Bah谩鈥櫭璼 of south 91原创 Island will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Birth of Bah谩鈥檜鈥檒l谩h, the prophet-founder of the Bah谩鈥櫭� Faith, the focus of whose teachings is building a unified world. 鈥淟et your vision be world-embracing,鈥� Bah谩鈥檜鈥檒l谩h said. 鈥淭he world is one country, and mankind its citizens.鈥�
Throughout the Capital Region and around the planet, events small and large have been planned to celebrate Bah谩鈥檜鈥檒l谩h鈥檚 birth and life.
There are thirteen Bah谩鈥櫭� communities in southern 91原创 Island. You are warmly invited to attend whichever event is closest to you, and to get to know your Bah谩鈥櫭� neighbours.
All celebrations are free of charge to the general public, although some require reservations to make sure there鈥檚 adequate space. In those cases, please send an email to the appropriate address below indicating the number of people.
Victoria:
The Gathering, the premiere of a musical drama blending music and dance to tell the story of an indigenous youth鈥檚 search for meaning. To be held at Glenlyon Norfolk School Theatre, , 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 after each show. Free tickets at [email protected]
Saanich Peninsula:
An additional performance is being sponsored by the Bah谩鈥櫭� communities of the Saanich Peninsula. The event titled 鈥淟ight of Unity鈥� will be held at Parkland Secondary School theatre, , North Saanich,聽on Sunday, October 22nd, at 2 p.m. Doors open 1:30 p.m. The celebration will be followed by light refreshments. No tickets are necessary.
Esquimalt:
鈥淐elebration of the Unity of Mankind鈥�, an afternoon of food, music and dancing, featuring the music of Solaris, at the Esquimalt Nation Big House.聽Registration required: [email protected]
Langford:
The Bah谩鈥櫭� communities of Langford, Metchosin, Colwood, and Highlands are hosting a gathering at Belmont Secondary School聽听, Saturday, October 21st, beginning 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: [email protected]聽 聽
View Royal:
The community of View Royal will hold a special celebration on聽Saturday, October 21st starting at聽6 p.m.聽at The Roundhouse on Burnside Road West. Registration required: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
More information on the Bah谩鈥櫭� Faith can be found at 聽A press release for The Gathering is on the Victoria Bah谩鈥櫭� website,
