Celebrate Kwanzaa
Sunday, December 26 – Thursday, December 30
Join BCM and Brooklyn-based Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation as we mark our 14th annual Kwanzaa celebration together at the largest family Kwanzaa event in NYC! Explore Kwanzaa’s seven principles throughout the week with vibrant performances, workshops, art projects, and celebratory cuisine each day.
Monday, December 27: Kujichagulia
Theme: The Beat of Kwanzaa
Join us as we spread the spirit of Kwanzaa, the spirit of the drums. This program includes a Djembe drum class, interactive drum circle, traditional African American rhythms, pottery workshop, and contribute to our community mural.
Schedule
10:30am – 11:00am: Djembe drum and rhythm class
11:00am – 11:30am: Djembe drum and rhythm class
12:00pm – 12:25pm: Kwanzaa performance featuring the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
10:30am – 12:45pm: ColorLab art workshop – Unity Cups and community mural (drop-in program)
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