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Virtual Tour of Local House of Worship in Battambang, Cambodia

November 30, 2015, in Videos > Holy Places, by

In Ridvan of 2012, the Universal House of Justice announced the construction of local Houses of Worship in five regions around the world including Cambodia, India, Kenya, Colombia and Vanuatu. In this video we are taken on a virtual tour of the design of the local Baha’i House of Worship in Battambang, Cambodia which is currently being built.

Sochet Vitou Tang, the architect of this project, has described this place as a center where all people could “come to learn about life, about the environment, and the world beyond; a place where we come to build a unified world.” Battambang, Cambodia, is a place which in recent years has witnessed the emergence of a vibrant Baha’i community.

Read the full article about the unveiling of the design of the House of Worship in Cambodia from the Baha’i World News Service website: http://news.bahai.org/story/1062

To read a brief summary about Baha’i Houses of Worship (also known as the institution of the Mashriqu’l-Adhkar) click here.

There’s also a great new compilation on the institution of the Mashriqu’l-Adhar now available online at: mashriqul-adhkar.com

To see how much you know about Baha’i Houses of Worship try Baha’i Blog’s House of Worship Quiz.

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Laura Friedmann

Through 15 years of experience, Laura has honed a growing repertoire as a producer and media artist. Her media skills include film production, video editing and photography and as a producer she has led numerous creative projects, as well as managed and organized small and large scale events. Laura also helps deliver content to audiences through compelling and effective digital strategies including marketing approaches through design and web products. She currently lives in Toronto, Canada with her two children.
Laura Friedmann

Discussion 6 Comments

Thank you for this beautiful and inspiring video of such a wondrous undertaking. May God bless your efforts.

Stefan Wenk

Stefan Wenk (December 12, 2015 at 4:16 AM)

Do you akso build hosputals and schools as round the world?

Bonnie

Bonnie (January 1, 2016 at 11:40 AM)

This house of worship reflects the culture of the area, has impression of being cosy and a spiritual place. Very beautiful.

Ragna Brown

Ragna Brown (February 2, 2016 at 1:56 PM)

Thank You Very Much For This Wonderful Heart warming Video. Please Also In Future Add Some Pictures Of step by step Development This Local House Of Warship On This Site.

Iraj Meshgin

Iraj Meshgin (February 2, 2016 at 6:40 AM)

Had no idea that this local house of Worship existed. What a joy and what a temple. God bless the people of Cambodia.

Dale Hooge

Dale Hooge (October 10, 2016 at 1:58 PM)

Isn’t its design beautiful and serene? While the video is incredibly life-like it is my understanding that this House of Worship is under construction and is not yet completed. You are so very right though, what a joy!

Sonjel Vreeland

Sonjel Vreeland (October 10, 2016 at 9:16 PM)

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