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Kwanzaa is an international holiday that honors African heritage and African American culture. Join our celebration on December 26, 27, 30 and 31!Kwanzaa Creative Arts Workshops
11 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Education Workshop (Sublevel 2)
• Thursday, December 26: Create a Kinara (candleholder)
• Friday, December 27: Create a Zawadi (gift) such as a card or wall hanging
• Monday, December 30: Design a book cover and create a story that celebrates Nia (purpose) and Kuumba (creativity)
• Tuesday, December 31: Weave a Mkeka (a woven mat, a traditional symbol of Kwanzaa)
A harvest festival, Kwanzaa is organized around the Nguzo Saba, seven guiding principles that are celebrated individually each day of the holiday.
The principles included are:
Umoja (unity)
Kujichagulia (self-determination)
Ujima (collective work and responsibility)
Ujamaa (cooperative economics)
Nia (purpose)
Kuumba (creativity)
Imani (faith)
Grab a scavenger hunt from the Visitor Information Desk in the Pavilion and explore the seven principles of Kwanzaa through African Art’s collection on display throughout the galleries!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
950 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560-0006, United States
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