Kwanzaa Celebration with Mama Ayo

Tue Dec 26, 2023
1:00pm to 3:00pm ET
Age: 10 and under
Price: Free
Location:
Anacostia Community Museum
202-633-4844
1901 Fort Place Southeast, Washington, DC, 20020
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Storyteller Mama Ayo leads children in a traditional call-and-response ceremony to honor their ancestors with the pouring of a libation followed by the lighting of the first candle in the Kinara to celebrate the Kwanzaa principle Umoja. Participants can hear stories of the history of Kwanzaa and ones that will honor heritage and family unity.

Known as “Mama Ayo", Ayo Handy-Kendi is an author, storyteller, cultural presenter, and traditional African heritage rituals officiator. She is the Founder/Director of The African American Holiday Association (AAHA), Black Love Day – Feb. 13th, founded in 1993. Mrs. Handy-Kendi is also a sound healer, certified breathologist, laughter yoga instructor, and master in Reiki III.

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