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Read on to learn more about the principles of Kwanzaa, the meaning of the holiday, the symbolic colors of the candles used, and how you can engage in the traditions.
Kwanzaa has seven basic symbols and two supplemental ones. Each represents values and concepts reflective of African culture and contributive to community building and reinforcement. The basic symbols of Swahili and the in English are: These are symbolic of African harvest celebrations and of the rewards of productive and collective labor.
Kikombe Cha Umoja: The Unity Cup The kikombe cha umoja is a special cup that is used to perform the libation (tambiko) ritual during the Karamu feast on the sixth day of Kwanzaa. In many African societies libation are poured for the living dead whose souls stay with the earth they tilled.
18 gru 2023 · Muhindi (The Corn): This is symbolic of our children and our future which they embody. Kikombe cha Umoja (The Unity Cup): This is symbolic of the foundational principle and practice of unity which makes all else possible.
KIKOMBE CHA UMOJA. Ujima is holding the Kikombe Cha Umoja (kee-KOM-bay CHA oo-MOH-jah), a communal cup used for libation. We use fruit juice rather than an alcoholic beverage for Kwanzaa. MKEKE. Ujamaa is holding the Mkeka (mm-KAY-Kah), a straw mat that represents our reverence for tradition.
During celebrations, a special mat called mkeka is used to hold other important Kwanzaa items: corn [muhindi], seven candles in colors that hold a special meaning [mishumaa saba], a candle holder [kinara], and a unity cup [kikombe cha umoja] used for giving thanks. These items are chosen carefully, as each one represents a value of great ...
12 gru 2020 · Kikombe cha Umoja (Unity Cup): symbolizes the foundation, principle, and practice of unity. Zawadi (Gifts): represent parental labor and love. Also symbolizes the commitments that parents make to their children. Bendera (Flag): the colors of the Kwanzaa flag are black, red, and green.
