Wearing an African dashiki, he led those in attendance — blacks and whites and those of other ethnicities — in Kwanzaa songs and recitations. On a table decorated in kente cloth, a traditional African fabric, was a kinara, which contains seven holes, to correspond to the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa.
There were three red candles on the left side of the kinara, and three green candles on the right side of the kinara. The center candle was black. The colors of the candles represent the red, black and green of the African Liberation flag. The auditorium was packed. Those in attendance, young and old, black and white, held hands and chanted slogans celebrating black heroes and heroines, as diverse as the civil rights icons, Rosa Parks and Rev.
Martin Luther King, Jr. It was a cultural observance that acknowledged solidarity with the struggles of the past and with one another. This article is republished from The Conversation , a nonprofit news site dedicated to sharing ideas from academic experts.
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Meals play a large part in the celebration of Kwanzaa. Throughout the week, favorite African-American dishes, as well as traditional African, Caribbean, and South American recipes, are on many menus. Renowned author and culinary historian Jessica B. Harris shares some suggestions on cooking and celebrating throughout the week.
Seasoned Olives. Caribbean Sorrel. Pink Party Punch. Molasses Water. Spicy Vinegar. On December 31, the sixth day of Kwanzaa, there is a large feast called Karamu.
Purchase the Cookbook. Privacy Terms of Use. Kuumba: Creativity - To always do as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. Imani: Faith - To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. Mazao: Crops - Mazao symbolizes the fruits of collective planning and work, and the resulting joy, sharing, unity and thanksgiving part of African harvest festivals.
To demonstrate mazao, people place nuts, fruits, and vegetables, representing work, on the mkeka. Mkeka: Place Mat - Just as the crops stand on the mkeka, the present day stands on the past. The mkeka symbolizes the historical and traditional foundation for people to stand on and build their lives.
Muhindi: Ear of Corn - The stalk of corn represents fertility and the idea that through children, the future hopes of the family are brought to life. One vibunzi is placed on the mat for every child in the family. There are three red candles, three green candles, and one black candle that are placed on the kinara.
Kinara: The Candleholder - The kinara represents our ancestry, and the original stalk from which we came. Every family member and guest will take a drink together as a sign of unity and remembrance. Zawadi: Gifts - On the seventh day of Kwanzaa, gifts are given to encourage growth, achievement, and success. Handmade gifts are encouraged to promote self-determination, purpose, and creativity. Kwanzaa celebrates African-American heritage.
Activist Maulana Karenga and his wife Tiamoya celebrating Kwanzaa in Karenga created the holiday in as an opportunity for Black Americans to reaffirm their African roots and strengthen their bonds in a time of racial unrest.
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