Africa International House Returns Two Years After Covid to Celebrate Their Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Marketplace and Ujamaa Celebration
Africa International House Returns Two Years After Covid to Celebrate Their Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Marketplace and Ujamaa Celebration
The Africa International House, USA, Inc. (AIH) will host its free Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration on Friday, December 2nd, from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM and December 3rd, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM at Harriet Harris Park, 6200 S. Drexel Ave Chicago IL, 60637.
The Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration is a unique event spotlighting small business vendors focusing on culturally significant items with cross-cultural appeal. Patrons will shop for unique, eclectic, handmade holiday gifts from merchants throughout Chicagoland. In addition, special guests and performers are scheduled to enlighten and entertain on both days. The marketplace will include books, jewelry, music, handmade art & crafts, fashions, collectibles, black memorabilia, food and more.
This year's long-awaited celebration will focus on the Kwanzaa fourth principle Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics). Ujamaa means family hood and suggests sharing of work and wealth in the manner of a family. It is intended to recreate nuclear families and engage small communities.
About Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration from December 26th - January 1st dedicated to introducing and reinforcing the seven fundamental values of African culture that contribute to building and supporting family, community, and culture. While African Americans created Kwanzaa in the United States, it is recognized across the Africans Diaspora. These values are called the Nguzo Saba, the Seven Principles in Swahili. The Seven Principles are Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith).
Africa International House, USA, Inc.
The mission of Africa International House (AIH) is to serve as a center that exposes and educates all people about African cultures' works and collective contributions. The mission is addressed through our flagship program, the African Festival of the Arts, and other activities promoting African-based culture.
For more information on the Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration, log on to www.aihusa.org.
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