|
OneWorldBeat
Newsletter
Unity, Diversity, Ethnicity
|
|
|
|
|
|
" Healing the world through Music, Art, Dance, Culture & Technology "
|
|
|
|
|
WorldBeat Cultural Center Presents
Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
Date: Wednesday, December 27th 2006
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: FREE!! |
 |
|
|
 |
A Cultural Holiday Celebration Of Song, Dance & Drum
Annually the WorldBeat Cultural Center emphasizes the second principle of Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia; which means self-determination in Swahili. Kwanzaa is the indigenous Afro-American cultural holiday created in the 1960's, modeling Africa's first fruits harvest celebration. All families and races are invited to join the celebration .
Featuring WorldBeat Center's African Drum & Dance Troupe and a performance by Senagalese artists "Sene Africa" .The featured speaker is from the Earth Center discussing Kemetic African Spirituality.
There will also be a festive lighting of the Candles. The Kwanzaa Karamu (Kwanzaa Feast) will be prepared by the Prophet Vegetarian Restaurant Staff. Festivities are open for participation and/or observation. Come one, come all to Celebrate!!
Kwanzaa Kits for the family will be for sale in the WorldBeat Gift shop. |
|
|
WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park
2100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
Information: (619) 230-1190 or Events hotline: (619) 230-1237
Email: events@worldbeatcenter.org
Website: www.worldbeatcenter.org |
 |
|
|
 |
The Principles of Kwanzaa
umoja (oo-MOH-ja)
Meaning: unity
Action: building a community that holds together
kujichagulia (koo-jee-cha-goo-LEE-yah)
Meaning: self-determination
Action: speaking for yourself and making choices that benefit the community
ujima (oo-JEE-mah)
Meaning: collective work and responsibility
Action: helping others within the community
ujamaa (oo-JAH-ma)
Meaning: cooperative economics
Action: supporting businesses that care about the community
nia (nee-AH)
Meaning: a sense of purpose
Action: setting goals that benefit the community
kuumba (koo-OOM-bah)
Meaning: creativity
Action: making the community better and more beautiful
imani (ee-MAH-nee)
Meaning: faith
Action: believing that a better world can be created for communities now and in the future |
|
|
 |
Download printable flyer here >>>
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
