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Kwanzza Candle Stick
Mishumaa
Saba (The Seven Candles)
Symbolic of the Nguzo Saba, Seven Principles, matrix and minimum set of
values which African people are urged to live by in order to rescue and
reconstruct their lives in their own image and according to their own
needs. Be creative and proud
when crafting this wonderful piece of art and history. Have a historical
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The
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Mazao
(The Crops)
Symbolic of African harvest celebrations and of rewards of
productive and collective labor.
Mkeka (The Mat)
Symbolic of tradition and history, the foundation on which we
build.
Kinara (Candle Holder)
Symbolic of roots, parent people -- continental Africans.
Muhindi (The Corn)
Symbolic of children and future which they embody.
Mishumaa Saba (The Seven
Candles)
Symbolic of the Nguzo Saba, Seven Principles, matrix and minimum
set of values which African people are urged to live by in order
to rescue and reconstruct their lives in their own image and
according to their own needs.
Kikombe cha Umoja ( Unity
Cup)
Symbolic of the foundational principle and practice of unity
which makes all else possible.
Zawadi (Gifts)
Symbolic of labor and love of parents and commitments made and
kept by the children. 2 supplemental
symbols:
Bendera (The Flag)
Colors of the Kwanzaa flag are colors of the Organization Us,
black, red and green; black for the people, red for their
struggle, and green for the future and hope that comes from
their struggle. Based on the colors given by the Hon. Marcus
Garvey as national colors for African people throughout the
world.
Nguzo
Saba Poster
(Poster of The Seven Principles)
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