The triple celebration of the Birth of Baha'u'llah, the Centenary of the Bahai Faith in Southern Africa, and the launch of the National Diplomatic Office of the Bahais of South Africa

Centenary-1 MC Intro

Songs from the Children

1. A word called Love
2. We can show you how

Centenary-5 Children Songs

Traditional Poetry by Mrs Grace Fudu in isiXhosa

Centenary-6 Poetry Grace

Letter from former President of the Republic of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, read by Mrs Kully Ziphethe, secretary general of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahais of South Africa.
In his poetic and eloquent style Mr Mbeki recalls the contribution made by the Bahais of South Africa in liberating the people from the shackles of Inequality and the important role they must continue to play to uplift the citizens of this country.

Centenary-7 Kully - Thabo Mbeki

Centenary-8 Nkosisikeleli Afrika

Bahai Centenary Choir
Assembled and Conducted by Nicola Brescia for this historic event. 
Chanting a Bahai Prayer the choir looked beautiful in their diversity and sounded amazing.

Centenary-8b A Modimo

National Director of Diplomatic Relations, Tahirih Matthee's address inaugurating the National Diplomatic Office and introducing its members and representatives, Tahirih Matthee, Nomakhwezi Fudu, Mlingani Poswayo.

(The Audio teams sincere apologies to Mrs Matthee and the guests and listeners for the interruption and poor sound quality due to technical difficulties.)

Centenary-9 Tahirih

Dr Zacharias, United Nations, residetn coordinator, scholar and diplomat, explores the principles of the Bahai Faith and relates them to the challenges facing mankind and South Afric ain particular.

Centenary-10 Dr Zacharias

Key Note Speakers address - Mrs Ann Harrap, first female High Commissioner of Australia parallels the history of the Bahai Faith in Australia with that in South Africa and calls to mind the role of women in this process and also in the process of shaping a better world.

Centenary-11 Australian High Commission

Bahai Centenary Choir also known as Bahai Diversity Choir
Multilingual rendition of the classic "We are walking in the Light of God".

Centenary-12 Siya Hamba

Medley of Bahai Prayers, Hidden Words, Inspired Poetry and featuring a memorable mouth trumpet solo, Dominique Sylvester, Nyakwezi Katuliba, Onke Dumeko, and Itani "Grae" Thalefi

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