Event
Kwanzaa 2019
Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
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Description
Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration observed December 26 - January 1, that focuses on traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Enjoy a day filled with family-friendly educational activities, spoken word, performances, and workshops observing the principles of Kwanzaa.
11:00 AM - Opening remarks, libation, prayer, and Kinara lighting
Performances
11:30 AM - Performance and Drum by CUMBE
12:30 PM - KUMBA Water by Siren of the Rainforest
1:30 PM - Around the World Dance by FUSHA Dance
2:30 PM - Spiritual and African Presentation by Uptown Dance Academy
3:30 PM - Unity in the Community by Eclectic Butterfly Theatre
4:30 PM - Harriet Tubman Herself by Christina Dixon
All day - Spoken word, lectures, stepping, and singing
Workshops
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Djembe
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Beading
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Gourd Bead
All day - Making Your African Person: RE-UNITY, RE-UNION, a sustainable craft workshop
Exhibit
All day - “An Ancestral tribute to the Principles of Kwanzaa” by Dr. Gene Peters
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
NPS/Lindsey Mullholand