Seven Pillars of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba)

(click for Official Kwanzaa website)

Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan African holiday wich celebrates many important values, and aspects in African culture. Kwanzaa has seven basic symbols and two supplemental ones.

Mazao (The Crops)

Mkeka (The Mat)

Kinara (The Candle Holder)

Muhindi (The Corn)

Mishumaa Saba (The Seven Candles)

Kikombe cha Umoja (The Unity Cup)

Zawadi (The Gifts)

Bendera (The Flag)

Nguzo Saba Poster (Poster of The Seven Principles)

 

Kwanzaa with AAS

Members (Left to Right) Gabrielle Joffie, Yudith Gabriel, and Bernadette Jackson performing traditional African dance.

 

Choreographer: Brian Bagley (middle) leads dancers in performance

 

Girl Power

 

 

Thats a wrap!

 

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