Kwanzaa, established by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, celebrates African-American heritage through community-building practices shared across Africa, emphasizing unity and cultural values.
The festival consists of seven days, each dedicated to one of the Seven Principles: Unity, Self-determination, Collective Work, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith.
Symbols play a crucial role in Kwanzaa, including the kinara, which holds the seven candles, and a unity cup used to honor ancestors during celebrations.
The week of Kwanzaa culminates in a communal feast, known as Karamu, where participants gather to share food, culture, and gifts, reinforcing bonds of community.
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