Ink of Light – A Baha’i Writers’ Festival

Originally posted on Ripple Poetry :
The First Australian Bahá’í Writers Festival will be held May 19th, 2018, in Milton, Brisbane. The Program includes book launches, panels and workshops to explore what kinds of fiction and non fiction Bahá’í authors are writing and could be writing; the value of connecting and networking with authors from all…

Bicentenary Event – University of Queensland

Originally posted on Following the Crow Song:
Saturday 21st of October We arrived earlier in the day to set up.   Nine pointed stars, royal blue and gold, found their way around the room. Tables were covered with cloth. Food platters  semi prepared. Flowers were laid out. It was raining.  The Jacaranda’s shed their purple flowers …

Illumine Byron Bay

Originally posted on Be Illumined:
In celebration of the Bicentenary of Bahá’u’lláh, the Prophet Founder of the Bahá’í Faith, the Byron Bahá’í community are holding a 2-day exhibition featuring art works inspired by the oneness of humanity, followed by a multicultural concert on the 29th evening at 6pm. The concert will feature wonderful and diverse…

Helene Safajou

Originally posted on Be Illumined:
Helene Safajou was born in Ethiopia and raised both in East Africa and France, Helene followed her husband to Australia in 1995 after many years living as a nomad. After a life in the corporate and teaching world, and seeking relief from postnatal depression, her life as an artist started…