SYMBOLS OF KWANZAA

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A MODEL KWANZAA CEREMONY

What is Kwanzaa?

Nguzo Saba

Nguzo Saba Description

Kwanzaa Ceremony

Kwanzaa Symbols

Kwanzaa Table

1. Drumming/musical selection

2. Libation and reading from sacred literature

3. The AFRICAN PLEDGE (and pledge to the national flag if known)

4. Nguzo saba (THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES) and KWANZAA SYMBOLS

5. Reflection on the colors : (the flag and candles)

- Red - remember our struggles, our " MAAFA" (the african holocaust).remember and revere our dead.

- Black - reflect on our unity, our beauty and strength in "unity", our africanity/spirituality that binds us and defines our special contribution to the World.

- Green - reflect on our great victories of the past, and our anticipation of future great victories over eurocentric oppression and anti-africanism. Reflect on our great liberation struggle and the reascension of our african way for all of our people throughout the world.

6. Poetry, song, music and/or dance

7. A brief presentation/message of inspiration on either the day's principle or an African history and cultural topic.

8. Question/answer discussion

9. Drumming/ musical selection/ poetry selection

10. Candle lighting ritual

11. A. Ancestor recognition/acknowledgement and appreciation.

B. Rededication/recommitment- group reflection on ways we (each member if possible) plan to contribute to making the principle viable for our people during the year.

12. THE AFRICAN PLEDGE

13. Feast

14. Harambee, harambee, harambee, harambee, harambee, harambee, harambee!!!

15. Adjourn

HOTEP!