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Drumming and dancing in delight
HARARE, Zimbabwe, December 12, 2003
Musicians and dancers played a spectacular role during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the Baha'i Faith in Zimbabwe....
Handing on the light of faith
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, December 12, 2003
Three generations demonstrated the growth of the Baha'i community in a moving presentation at the festivities marking the 50th anniversary of...
Royal recognition for services to women
LONDON, January 13, 2004
A member of the British Baha'i community, Lois Hainsworth, will receive the award of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) at Buckingham...
Festivities exceed expectations at Seychelles celebration
VICTORIA, Seychelles, November 8, 2003
A jubilant Baha'i community celebrated its 50th anniversary here in a week-long series of events which included the official opening of an impressive...
Jubilee becomes major talking point
PORT BLAIR, India, November 10, 2003
Celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the arrival of the Baha'i Faith here became the talk of the islands as local dignitaries attended...
Generation expresses gratitude
PHOKENG, South Africa, November 21, 2003
Two young cousins provided a highlight here at the national Baha'i jubilee celebrations, which followed satellite festivities in eight cities....
Girl highlights conference theme
NEW DELHI, December 19, 2003
A 10-year-old girl made one of the most moving speeches at a conference here that stressed the importance of educating girls. Akansha Dhungyha...
Global diversity at Information Society conference
GENEVA, December 12, 2003
The global diversity of the worldwide Baha'i community was showcased at a major United Nations conference on the creation of a global "Information...
In the U.S., South surges towards success
NASHVILLE, United States, November 27, 2003
Participants at the biggest Baha'i conference held in the United States since 2001 prepared themselves for increasingly focused efforts to expand...
Celebrating with music and dance
LAS PALMAS, Spain, October 10, 2003
Classical Spanish dances and melodies entertained participants at the 50th jubilee celebrations in the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands....
Double blessing for Cook Islands
RAROTONGA, Cook Islands, October 15, 2003
Two women -- from different countries but with the same aim -- brought the Baha'i Faith to these remote islands half a century ago. As part of...
Reflections of Rwanda
KIGALI, Rwanda, November 30, 2003
Baha'is from different ethnic groups joined together in unity at a meeting here where they reviewed the achievements of their community and made...
Arts portray life of the spirit
SCARBOROUGH, England, November 8, 2003
British Baha'is explored creative ways to portray the themes of a popular study course on spirituality at a national festival held here last...
Lively festivities in Lesotho
MASERU, Lesotho, October 11, 2003
Lively performances of dance, music and storytelling were highlights of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Baha'i Faith in Lesotho, held...
High-ranking member of the Baha'i Faith passes away
HAIFA, Israel, November 26, 2003
The worldwide Baha'i community has lost one of its most cherished figures with the death on 26 November of Ali-Akbar Furutan. Mr. Furutan, who...
Greek youth dance into view
ATHENS, Greece, November 23, 2003
Young Baha'i dancers from Greece received an enthusiastic reception when they performed at an exhibition by nongovernmental organizations in...
Baha'i International Community lauds passage of UN Resolution on Human Rights in Iran
NEW YORK, November 21, 2003
Noting that the Baha'is of Iran face continuing religious persecution, the Baha'i International Community today expressed appreciation for the...
Moving images of spirituality
EDMONTON, Canada, November 7, 2003
Twelve films were screened at an inaugural Baha'i film festival here this month. The festival, open to the public, included movies made by professional...
Public parade a triumph of faith
PORT VILA, Vanuatu, October 17, 2003
On the 50th anniversary last month of the arrival here of the Baha'i Faith, a parade set out from Baha'i Street and moved through the center...
High tribute at Swiss centenary
INTERLAKEN, Switzerland, October 5, 2003
Baha'is from all parts of Switzerland and guests from 26 other countries gathered last month for centenary celebrations in this scenic mountain...