What:
2014 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival
One of the Largest Kwanzaa Events on the East Coast
Kujichagulia
Reclaiming Our Communities Through Self-Determination
(Kujichagulia is the second of the Nguzo Saba, the seven principles, and according to Dr. Maulana Karenga, the creator of Kwanzaa, this means to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.
Who:
Elegba Folklore Society Richmond’s Cultural Ambassador Ceremony, performances, speakers, The Nia Sessions (discussion groups), The African Market, children’s events and more to celebrate the Kwanzaa holiday
Elegba Folklore Society’s African dancers and drummers, Plunky & Oneness, music from Mali, West Africa with Cheick Hamala Diabate, reggae with Wildfire, G7 Jazz. Keynote: Professor James Small
When:
Saturday, December 27, 2014
1p - 9p
Where:
Altria Theater,
6 N. Laurel Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Cost:
$6 Advance General Admission. $7, Door.
$5 Students (12-18) & Seniors (65+), Advance. $6, Door. $5
Group Rates, 10 or More, Advance, Only.
Free for Children Under 12.
