Yesterday’s “Learn about Kwanzaa” workshop was informative and tasty! Gary Mumford and Retha Hall lead the group in an early celebration of Kwanzaa. Participants learned about the 7 principles of Kwanzaa or the “Nguzo Saba”. Then some attendees were called upon to light the 7 candles in the cerimonial candleholder called the “Kinara”. Each candle represents one of the 7 principles of Kwanzaa. Learn more here.

Retha also prepared some traditional African dishes for the event including Nigerian Spicy Rice, African Yams with Egusi, and a cold bean dish called Mbaazi.

Thanks to Retha and Gary for giving CPCC an opportunity to learn about and participate in Kwanzaa!