“Kwanzaa is a time to celebrate family and community based on African principles and traditions,” said Sibeko Jywanza, director of community relations at 16 Tech. “It is a time to reflect on the past year and set the tone for the upcoming year using the seven principles.”
Whether you are looking to return to some of your favorite annual traditions or start celebrating Kwanzaa for the first time, the Recorder has you covered. Take a look at some of Indy’s upcoming Kwanzaa events and check back for updates.
Thursday, Dec. 26
Umoja Village: Celebration & Community Healing
The AMP at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Blvd.
1-6 p.m.
Free
Presented by the Indy Kwanzaa Committee, this family friendly event is kicking off Kwanzaa with vendors, performers and a kid’s corner.
Saturday, Dec. 28
Ujima & Community Wealth Building Grand Opening Celebration
Alkhemy, 3902 N. Illinois Street
4-6 p.m.
Free
Kheprw Institute invites the community to join their annual Kwanzaa celebration and the unveiling of their newly renovated Alkhemy Community Wealth Building Center. The center is a community working space, venue and platform. Attendees can enjoy vendors, food, live music building tours and a candle lighting ceremony. Space is limited. Register at Eventbrite.
Sunday, Dec. 29
Inaugural Harambee! Kwanzaa Community Festival
Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington Street
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free with museum admission
The celebration will open with an African drum call and dance. Throughout the day visitors can enjoy local and international vendors, community resources, family activities, live music, line dancing, words of inspiration and more. Presented by Witherspoon Presbyterian Church and the Indiana State Museum.
