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Dancing on the Earth
honoring and celebrating the transitions of the seasons
Dance is a healing art that brings communities together.
We'll gather in the beauty of nature, at the bantabaa (dancing ground). Let's share our similarities and celebrate our differences.
Performance . Creative Participation . Live Music
Storytelling . Song . Food
This celebration can be performed in various settings, such as retreat centers, gardens, sanctuaries, and senior centers.
Some past events:
Victory Gardens Common (Peterborough Senior Center, Fenway CDC),
Please contact Wyoma for booking.
Some past events:
Victory Gardens Common (Peterborough Senior Center, Fenway CDC),
- Morville House (Elder Center, Boston).
- Penina Adelman
- Jafar Manselle
- Kaya Manselle
Please contact Wyoma for booking.
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a celebration that honors the values of ancient African cultures and inspires African Americans who are working for progress. This cultural and spiritual holiday established in 1966 by Dr. Ron Karenga is based on the year-end harvest festivals that have taken place throughout Africa for thousands of years. The name comes from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza," which means "first fruits of the harvest."
Through the activities of workshop, performance, and ceremony, it is also a time to have fun and to educate the general public of the African values and rich history. Kwanzaa brings people together as a collective and re-affirms their bond. The essence of the holiday is a call for togetherness and unity and is a time of remembering and honoring our ancestors. There is gift-giving for children and feasting at the end. All are welcome!
Observed Dec 26 - Jan 1, each of the seven days of Kwanzaa honors a different principle. These principles are the best of African thought and practice. They are keys to build strong families and communities.
Kwanzaa celebrants daily greet each other with "Habari gani," or "What's the news?" The principle of each day form the answers. There are seven symbols used to celebrate this festive occasion which joins the wisdom of the youth, with the wisdom of the elders, and the wisdom of the ages. It is very empowering and impacting for our young folks, and is strengthening for our family and community relations.
Observed Dec 26 - Jan 1, each of the seven days of Kwanzaa honors a different principle. These principles are the best of African thought and practice. They are keys to build strong families and communities.
Kwanzaa celebrants daily greet each other with "Habari gani," or "What's the news?" The principle of each day form the answers. There are seven symbols used to celebrate this festive occasion which joins the wisdom of the youth, with the wisdom of the elders, and the wisdom of the ages. It is very empowering and impacting for our young folks, and is strengthening for our family and community relations.
Nguzo Saba
The Seven Principles
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Umoja (unity)
Kujichagulia (self-determination) Ujima (collective work and responsibility) Ujamaa (cooperative economics) Nia (purpose) Kuumba (creativity) Imani (faith) Please contact Wyoma for booking. |
