Kwanzaa Celebration

Tue Dec 26, 2023 - Thu Dec 28, 2023
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Repeating every days through December 28, 2023.
Various times
Age: 2-10
Price: Free with paid admission
Location:
Children's Museum of Manhattan

Celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa, honor your ancestors and celebrate African and African American culture.

Kuumba Drum Making
Each family celebrates Kwanzaa in its own way but celebrations often include songs and dances, African drums, and storytelling. Honor the principle of kuumba (creativity) this Kwanza as you create a drum to play for your family.
Tuesday – Thursday, December 26 – 28 | 3pm – 4pm | Ages 5 & under | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Adinkra Unity Mural Wall
The first principle of Kwanzaa, Umoja, reminds us that we are stronger when we come together. The second principle, Kujichagulia, encourages us to stay determined even when trying something new. Come together to stamp Adinkra symbols on CMOM's evolving unity mural wall.
Tuesday – Thursday, December 26 – 28 | 11am – 12:30pm | Ages 5 & under | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Design for Change
The Kwanzaa principle of Ujima reminds us to help each other to solve important issues. Ujamaa encourages us to create things that help people in our community. Inspired by these two important Kwanzaa principles, design creative solutions to real-life challenges and develop ideas to help make our world a better place.
Tuesday, December 27 | 10am – 4:45pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

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