Kwanzaa 2010

26 de diciembre-enero 1

2010 marca la celebración número 44 de Kwanzaa como un día de fiesta oficial en los EE.UU..

Tema: “Kwanzaa y los Siete Pilares: Una ética de Compartir Bien en el Mundo”

Kwanzaa es un afroamericano y vacaciones Panafricano que celebra la familia, comunidad y cultura. Celebrado desde 26 De diciembre hasta el 1 De enero, sus orígenes se encuentran en las primeras celebraciones de la cosecha de África de la que toma su nombre. El nombre de Kwanzaa se deriva de la frase “primicias” cuyos medios de “primicias” en Inglés, un lenguaje Panafricano que es el idioma que más se habla de África.

Las celebraciones primicias se registran en la historia de África ya en el antiguo Egipto y Nubia y aparecen en tiempos antiguos y modernos en otras civilizaciones africanas clásicas como Ashantiland y Yoruba. These celebrations are also found in ancient and modern times among societies as large as empires (the Zulu or kingdoms (Swaziland) or smaller societies and groups like the Matabele, Thonga and Lovedu, all of southeastern Africa. Kwanzaa builds on the five fundamental activities of Continental African “first fruit” celebrations: ingathering; reverence; commemoration; recommitment; and celebration. Kwanzaa, entonces, es:

• A time of ingathering of the people to reaffirm the bonds between them;
• A time of special reverence for the creator and creation in thanks and respect for the blessings, bountifulness and beauty of creation;
• A time for commemoration of the past in pursuit of its lessons and in honor of its models of human excellence, nuestros antepasados;
• A time of recommitment to our highest cultural ideals in our ongoing effort to always bring forth the best of African cultural thought and practice; y
• A time for celebration of the Good, the good of life and of existence itself, the good of family, comunidad y cultura, the good of the awesome and the ordinary, in a word the good of the divine, natural and social.

Rooted in this ancient history and culture, Kwanzaa develops as a flourishing branch of the African American life and struggle as a recreated and expanded ancient tradition. Así, it bears special characteristics only an African American holiday but also a Pan-African one, For it draws from the cultures of various African peoples, and is celebrated by millions of Africans throughout the world African community. Por otra parte, estos diversos pueblos africanos celebran Kwanzaa porque habla no sólo a los afroamericanos de una manera especial, pero también a los africanos como un todo, en su énfasis en la historia, valores, familia, comunidad y cultura.

Kwanzaa fue establecida en 1966 en medio del Movimiento Libertad Negro y por lo tanto refleja su preocupación por el arraigo cultural en el pensamiento y la práctica, y la unidad y la autodeterminación asociado con este. Fue concebido y creado para servir a varias funciones.

Primero, Kwanzaa fue creada para reafirmar y restaurar nuestro arraigo en la cultura africana. Es, por lo tanto, an expression of recovery and reconstruction of African culture which was being conducted in the general context of the Black Liberation Movement of the ’60’s and in the specific context of The Organization Us, the founding organization of Kwanzaa and the authoritative keeper of its tradition. En segundo lugar, Kwanzaa was created to serve as a regular communal celebration to reaffirm and reinforce the bonds between us as a people. It was designed to be an ingathering to strengthen community and reaffirm common identity, purpose and direction as a people and a world community. Thirdly, Kwanzaa was created to introduce and reinforce the Nguzo Saba (the Seven Principles.) These seven communitarian African values are: Umoja (Unidad), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Propósito), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Fe). This stress on the Nguzo Saba was at the same time an emphasis on the importance of African communitarian values in general, which stress family, community and culture and speak to the best of what it means to be African and human in the fullest sense. And Kwanzaa was conceived as a fundamental and important way to introduce and reinforce these values and cultivate appreciation for them.

Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor of Africana Studies at California State University, Long Beach, author and scholar-activist who stresses the indispensable need to preserve, continually revitalize and promote African American culture.

Finalmente, it is important to note Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday, not a religious one, thus available to and practiced by Africans of all religious faiths who come together based on the rich, ancient and varied common ground of their Africanness.

• Roots and Branches
• The Seven Principles
• The Symbols
• Greetings
• Gifts
• Colors & Decorations
• The Celebration
• The Meditation
• FAQ

2010 Kwanzaa Events

Domingo, De diciembre 26

Umoja Night Candle Lighting Ceremony and Celebration

CUANDO: Domingo, De diciembre 26, 6 pm.
DONDE: African-American Cultural Center, 3018 En. 48th St.
Sponsored by Kwanzaa Ujima Collective, the program will include poetry, música, refreshments and wishes for the New Year. In the spirit of unity, the community is being asked to bring clean blankets and clothing for the needy.

Hosted By LEON MOBLEY
Barbara Morrison Community Arts and Performance Space
DONDE: 4305 Degnan Blvd. Parque Leimert, Los Angeles, CA 90008
CUANDO: Sábado, De diciembre 26, 2:00PM – 8:00PM
With Performances By: Leon Mobley & DA LION and other SPECIAL guests:
Admission is one non-perishable food item!

Lunes, De diciembre 27

The Spiritual Aspects of Kwanzaa

CUANDO: Lunes, De diciembre 27, 2 pm.
DONDE: LA. Third Church of Religious Science, 4323 Leimert Blvd. Parque Leimert, Los Angeles, CA 90008

The event will include pouring of libation to the ancestors, candle lighting, meditation and refreshments, in addition to a guest speaker.

An exhibition on the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee

CUANDO: Lunes, De diciembre 27, 6:30 pm.
DONDE: Zambezi Bazaar, 4334 Degnan Blvd. Parque Leimert, Los Angeles, CA 90008

A 50-year anniversary tribute to the committee’s self-determination efforts.

Lula Washington Dance Theatre Kwanza Celebration

CUANDO: De diciembre 27 a través de 29, call for time
DONDE: 3773 S. Crenshaw Blvd.., Los Angeles
COST: TBA
INFO: 323-292-5852, www.lulawashington.com

The Kwanzaa Celebration includes a gala reception and performance and two public performances. This is a great way to bring the family together.
Live music accompanies jubilant dances that span the African Diaspora, with spoken word, singing, special guests, and celebrities.

Martes, De diciembre 28

Working Together to Build a Better World

CUANDO: Martes, De diciembre 28, 6 pm.
DONDE: Amos Memorial CME Church, 2445 En. Washington Blvd.. Los Angeles, CA

Pastors Thembekila, William Smart and Tony R. Wafford, along with a host of co-sponsors. Event will include libation, candle lighting, conversation and refreshments.

Lula Washington Dance Theatre Kwanza Celebration

CUANDO: De diciembre 27 a través de 29, call for time
DONDE: 3773 S. Crenshaw Blvd.., Los Angeles
COST: TBA
INFO: 323-292-5852, www.lulawashington.com

The Kwanzaa Celebration includes a gala reception and performance and two public performances. This is a great way to bring the family together.
Live music accompanies jubilant dances that span the African Diaspora, with spoken word, singing, special guests, and celebrities.

The Power of Spoken Word: Good Inspirations and Sound Economics

CUANDO: Miércoles, De diciembre 29, 4:30 pm.
DONDE: The Sisters Market Place, 4339 Degnan Blvd. Parque Leimert, Los Angeles, CA 90008

Queen Amina’s Clothing and Mama Sunshine Arts, as well as Sultana’s Princess Ameerah Dolls/Small World Enterprises, are sponsoring “The Power of Spoken Word: Good Inspirations and Sound Economics” at The Sisters Market Place. Join them in an evening of libation, candle lighting, music and spoken word.

Jueves, De diciembre 30

The Kwanzaa Youth Summit and Concert Event

CUANDO: Jueves, De diciembre 30, Summit 12 Mediodía – 6 p.m., Concierto 6:30 pm.
DONDE: . KRST Unity Center of Afrakan Spiritual Science, 7825 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles

Join adult and youth choirs in a candle lighting ceremony for the entire family. The youth summit — which is from noon to 6 pm. — will focus on the Nguzo Saba, life skills, youth activism and strengthening cultural and spiritual values.

Viernes, De diciembre 31

An Evening in Africa — 44th Annual Kwanzaa Karamu Feast

CUANDO: Viernes, De diciembre 31, 6 pm.
DONDE: Garr Banquet Hall, 5017 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles

The Organization Us will have “An Evening in Africa — 44th Annual Kwanzaa Karamu Feast” with African foods, danza, drumming and poetry. Dr.. Karenga will also be present to give a speech.

Contacting Dr. Maulana Karenga

African American Cultural Center
3018 West 48th Street
Los Angeles, CA.
90043-1335
(323) 299-6124
(323) 299-0261 Fax