BWNS:

SANTIAGO — A surge of excitement and anticipation is palpable among the Baha'i community in Santiago and abroad as the inauguration of the last of the continental Baha'i Houses of Worship approaches.

The President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, is expected to attend the opening ceremony with other dignitaries.

Growing media coverage has brought attention to the significance of this landmark, and recent articles (see here and here for examples) have highlighted the uniqueness of this sacred structure. Like all Baha'i Temples, its nine-sided design stands as a unifying symbol of the oneness of humankind. The firm behind the Temple's design, Hariri Pontarini Architects, has described it as "a Temple of light, expressing a faith of inclusion".

A feature report, produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, offers a compelling exploration of the conception and design of the Temple...

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