2nd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration with Friends of Mimosa and Djoli Kelen Inc.

127 Bulloch Ave.,Roswell GA 30075

27 December, 2022

Description

Kwanzaa is a Swahili word that means "first" and signifies the first fruits of the harvest. The Festival begins on December 26 and lasts for seven days. Kwanzaa is a celebration of community, family, and culture, established as a means to help African Americans reconnect with their African roots and heritage. Kwanzaa is based on seven principles (Nguzo Saba) The principles: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination, Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose) Kuumba (creativity) and Imani (faith). Each of the seven candles signifies the principles. The event on Tuesday, December 27th will focus on the second Principle of Kwanzaa Kujichagulia (self-determination) encourages African Americans to define themselves and speak for themselves. Please join us, bring the kids, and the Elders to learn more and celebrate this beautiful tradition and people. The evening will include a short overview of the history of Kwanzaa, its symbols, and the practices that the holiday fosters. There will be light Hors' devours and nonalcoholic drinks for your enjoyment and several activities to engage the kids from tots to teens. Djoli Kelen is a Cultural Arts Collective dedicated to preserving, highlighting, and advancing the transformative power of African Diaspora dance, music, and culture. The Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens Mission is to champion sustainable preservation of Mimosa Hall and Gardens, where history and culture engage and uplift Community. Register here for this event!