Communities have fun Kwanzaa with dance, music, meals

Kwanzaa celebrations happened on Friday in West Palm Seashore, Riviera Seashore and Wellington.

At The Sq. in downtown West Palm Seashore, native dance and drum artists showcased their abilities and taught the group in regards to the holidays and African tradition.

Organizers of the Afrique Ngozi Dance and Drum firm say their objective is to attach younger women by means of the humanities and assist range in Palm Seashore County.

The group additionally carried out at Riviera Seashore and Wellington.

Kwanzaa is seven days, and every day has a distinct which means.

The fifth day of Friday represents objective.

Different days are unity, self-determination, collaboration and duty, cooperative economics, creativity and religion.

Riviera Seashore hosted the third Annual Kwanzaa Celebration by Metropolis Councilman Shirley Lanier.

Celebrations included meals, music and dancing, and a chance for folks to be taught in regards to the which means of Kwanzaa.

“Kwanzaa is for folks of African descent to reconnect with their native traditions and values,” mentioned Kalimba Love, one of many organizers, in a Riviera Seashore Metropolis Fb submit. “The Seven Ideas of Kwanzaa are designed to steer us to excellence, and we should embrace them.”

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