
The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will host its annual Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Catholic Enrichment Center on West Broadway.
The event will include music, food, prayer and African drumming.
Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates family, community and culture.
The seven-day holiday, which starts on Dec. 26 and ends on Jan. 1, is based on “Nguzo Saba,” which means “seven principles” in Swahili, according to an announcement from the Office of Multicultural Ministry.
People celebrate these principles in their homes by creating a sacred space where the symbols of the celebration are placed. The symbols include a candle holder called a “Kinara” for the seven candles, a unity cup, ears of corn representing children and African art objects and books symbolizing a commitment to African heritage and learning, according to the office.