Kwanzaa 614 celebration
Ohio History Connection and TAWI Family Village will present two evenings of Kwanzaa 614 at the Ohio History Center on Dec. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Dec. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, and the events will feature African drumming, music, dance, storytelling, food demos and hands-on art activities.
Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration that honors community, family and heritage of African American culture and traditions. Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili word that means first harvest and is based on Nguzo Saba, the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, which are Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith).
“Kwanzaa 614 is an incredible way to experience, honor and embrace African American heritage here locally,” said Lyn Logan-Grimes, Manager of School and Inclusive Community Programs for the Ohio History Connection. “The Ohio History Connection is proud to once again partner with central Ohio organizations and looks forward to celebrating the values that define this meaningful holiday.”
The events at the Ohio History Center will be part of multiple Kwanzaa 614 community events; all events have free admission:
- Tuesday, Dec. 26 – 6 to 8 p.m. –Opening ceremony at the Lincoln Theater
- Wednesday, Dec. 27 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. – King Arts Complex Kwanzaa Market Place
- Thursday, Dec. 28 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. –King Arts Complex Kwanzaa Market Place
- Friday, Dec. 29 – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Kwanzaa Celebration at the Ohio History Center
- Saturday, Dec. 30 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Kwanzaa Celebration at the Ohio History Center
- Saturday, Dec. 30 – 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Urban Strings Concert at the Martin Luther King Branch of the Columbus Metro Library
The events are supported by contributions from Honda, Huntington and the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC).