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Kwanzaa celebration at Henry Ford Museum

December 27 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Kwanzaa gift wrapping ideas with patterned wrapping paper and Happy Kwanzaa cards featuring a kinara for cultural celebration

Photo credit: Pexels/Askar Abayev

Description

Join Mama Jahra as she teaches the seven principles of Kwanzaa through engaging tales and music in an interactive celebration of African culture and community. This experience includes hands-on activities such as candle making and light table play to further explore the holiday’s traditions.

Event cost: Free for members or with museum admission

Event times: December 27, hands-on activities from noon to 2 p.m.

Additional Information

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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