CA

Kwanzaa Celebration December 30, 2004 San Diego, CA, USA We will be celebrating the 2nd day of Kwanzaa Kujichagulia Self Determination with candle lighting, poetry reading, community speakers, a Kwanzaa altar, African&Kwanzaa related crafts, music & vendors. This FREE family event is sponsored by the Aquarian Quantuan Healers and the WorldBeat Center. Contact Information: Phone: 619-230-1190 Email: makeda@cox.net Website: http://WorldBeatCenter.org

DC

Kwanzaa Children's Party January 01, 2005 Washington, DC, USA The Kwanzaa party features African games, music and storytelling, as well as, a Kwanzaa candle-lighting ceremony with music by Yao Enun and the K.C.P. African Drummers. The party is aimed at Children under 12 years of age. Contact Information: Phone: 202-422-8854 Email: Okoya@aol.com Website: http://www.afriqueonline.com/Pages/Kwanzaa/AfriKwa1.html

NC

KwanzaaFest December 26, 2004 - January 01, 2005 Durham, NC, USA Come join the African-American Dance Ensemble as they celebrate Kwanzaa. Highlights include and African-style marketplace, ethnic food, poetry and music. Contact Information: Phone: 919-560-2729 Website: http://www.hayti.org/index2.asp

VA

Capitol City Kwanzaa Festival December 30, 2004 Richmond, VA, USA An array of gospel performances, storytelling and African dance and music is preceded by the traditional processional and candle lighting ceremony at this event. Also featured are workshops and special children's activities. Festival-goers can visit the African Market to experience and bargain for imported clothing, jewelry, artifacts and books while tasting African-inspired dishes. Those interested in bargains should come early to make the "best deals." Contact Information: Phone: 804-644-3900 Email: events@elegbafolkloresociety.org Website: http://www.elegbafolkloresociety.org/efs_cckf_images.html