Joyous KuchuQwanzaa!

Day 6

December 31, 2011

Siku Sita (Day 6)

Call and Response: T Gani? Kuumba

Day of 6  of KuchuQwanzaa is traditionally observed on December 31st

Today’ s Principle, Kuumba (Creativity) asks us “to foster, facilitate, and support the arts and innovation in order to leave our communities more beautiful than we inherited them, to share and pass-on our cultural attitudes and beliefs, and to provide social commentary.”

Symbol: Zawadi (The Gifts): These are symbolic of the talents and contributions of our communities in the creation and creative use of language, ways of being, and institutions for us and by us.

Candle: Light an Yellow candle this evening. This symbolizes happiness, and creativity

How can I Observe This Day?

Attend a show, performance, or artistic event to support the arts

Create, generate, or produce innovative cultural art related to one of the principles of Kwanzaa (performing, fine, visual, etc.)that will be displayed at next year’s celebration and to foster your creativity

Revisit one of your favorite artist or artistic pieces (read favorite poem, listen to favorite song, watch favorite film, etc.) to remind you of the beauty and utility of art.