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Harvey B. Gantt Center Kwanzaa Celebration
December 28, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free Admission
Come down to the Gantt Center for a day of hands-on art, performances and conversations about wellness and liberation which celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa. Create Kwanzaa keepsakes, sample local sweets and shop with some of Charlotte’s businesses of color in our Museum store.
ABOUT KWANZAA
Kwanzaa is an African-American and Pan-African holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world. It was created to introduce and reinforce seven basic values of African culture which contribute to building and reinforcing family, community and culture among African-Americans and those of African-descent. These values are called the Nguzo Saba which in Swahili means the Seven Principles. Developed by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, the Nguzo Saba stand at the heart of the origin and meaning of Kwanzaa. These values serve as building blocks for the community, as well as effective tools needed to sustain and strengthen the community.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Galleries Open
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Community Coloring
11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Guided Tours
12:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Hands On Art Workshops
12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
“Rest as a Healing Place” with Kelley Palmer (see description below)
12:30 PM
Performance- DRC Diamonds
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Drums 4 Life: Drum Circle
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Design Your Dreams w/ Quintel Gwinn (seating is limited)