As part of a seven-venue celebration of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, the Village Project and various community
organizations are holding a celebration and ceremony at the African American Art and Culture Complex on Wednesday, Dec. 30.
organizations are holding a celebration and ceremony at the African American Art and Culture Complex on Wednesday, Dec. 30.
The celebration will center on Nia, or “purpose,” the fifth of Kwanzaa’s sevens principles, or Nguzo Saba. The overarching theme is community with a focus on youth and posterity: Nia functions as an inspiration for self-determination, and is meant to foster a sense of community. The Village Project, a Fillmore District-based organization, provides education and cultural enrichment services to youth and their families.
According to the event’s Web site, Kwanzaa “celebrates collective hard work to nourish and provide for the community, and to educate children about their traditional greatness and the role they play in creating a bright future for humanity.”
A reception begins at 6 p.m., followed by a traditional, instructive Kwanzaa celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendance is free.
The African American Art and Culture Complex is at 762 Fulton St. in San Francisco.
