2011 Schedule of Events

: The Official KuchuQwanzaa Flag

Like traditional Kwanzaa, Kuchu-Qwanzaa is observed from December 26th to January 1st each year, and features activities such as candle-lighting and pouring of libations, and culminating in a feast and gift giving.

Please view the drop down menu for more details about each day.

Candle Colors and Meanings

Color/Principle	Day	Surface Meaning (more details to come)
Red (Health)	2	Passion, Blood, People living with HIV/AIDS, Struggle
Orange (Political ID)	7	Bold, Energetic, Power
Yellow (Creativity)	6	Happiness, sunshine, creativity
Green (Nature/Spirit)	1	Life, harmony, career
Blue (House)	3	Calm, tranquil, friendliness, communication with others
Indigo (Education)	4	Self-master, intuition
Violet (Entrepreneurship)	5	Good judgment, royalty

Colors of the LGBT Flag Meaning

We used some of the original meanings for the LGBT flag and applied these same meanings to some of the candles that burn each night as a part of KuchuQwanzaa

hot pink: sexuality

red: life

orange: healing

yellow: sunlight

green: nature

turquoise: magic/art

indigo: serenity/harmony

violet: spirit

Joyous KuchuQwanzaa!