What to Know
- Kwanzaa Celebration at Ovation Hollywood
- Tuesday, Dec. 27 from noon to 4 p.m.
- Candle-lighting ceremonies, craft-making, dance, and poetry
Honoring the timeless tenets of Kwanzaa happens over several celebratory days, beginning on Dec. 26, with the lighting of candles, festive feasts, and other heart-affirming actions adding to the annually observed expression of learning, discovery, faith, and joy.
And finding a place to gather with the larger Southern California community to spotlight the enduring principles represented by the meaning-filled multi-day observance?
That can happen at several points in the December calendar, including during the week of Kwanzaa, which runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.
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Ovation Hollywood is devoting the second afternoon of the Pan-African celebration to honoring the seven principles, beginning with Umoga or Unity.
The free-to-join Kwanzaa Celebration will take place in the destination's central courtyard starting at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 27.
A poetry jam with Jamai Fisher, a performance by the Ujima Dance Troupe, a celebration of Black-owned businesses, an appearance by comedian Taquita Love, a place for youngsters to create crafts, and a lovely dedication tree add to the ebullience of the holiday event.
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The opening remarks happen at noon, and candles for each of the seven principles — Umoga (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work), Ujamaa (Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith) — will be lit every half hour during the celebration.
