13th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
Saturday, December 29, 2007
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Herbert C. Young Community Center
Free & open to the public
Cary Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. It is a celebration for all people, focusing on the family, friends and the fruits of the earth.
During Kwanzaa, people are invited to ponder the Nguzo Saba, seven powerful principles derived from African heritage, as a means of taking stock, celebrating achievements, and entering the future refreshed and renewed. The public is invited to the Karamu program with Rev. Dr. William Barber, President of the North Carolina NAACP as the featured guest speaker. Cultural performers and a community market are features of the program along with a children's village.
Cary Kwanzaa is co-sponsored by the Ujima Group, Inc and the Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources. For more information call (919) 460-4963.
Program Schedule
11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Fred Motley Dance Group
11:30 a.m. – noon
Granddaddy June Bug
Noon – 12:05 p.m.
Jackie Burton
12:05 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Welcome - Karyn Thomas
Harambee Circle, Candle lighting, and Proclamation - Lester Thomas
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Featured Speaker – Rev. Dr William Barber, Pres. NAACP
1 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
King Ayoola Reggae Ensemble
1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
P&D Dancers
2:15 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Collage Dance Ensemble
3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Richard Evans Gospel Group
3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Edward C Moon Jazz Group
4:15 pm – 4:45 p.m.
Fruits of Labor Singing Group
4:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closing Prayer
Contact
Darrell Stover
Page-Walker Arts & History Center
(919) 462-3963
darrell.stover@townofcary.org
Lester Thomas
The Ujima Group, Inc
(919) 380-7020