The Kwanzaa Karamu
(The Feast)

The Kwanzaa feast or Karamu is held on December 31st. It allows for cultural expression as well as feasting. The place where it is held is usually decorated in an African motif that uses black, green and red color theme.

The festivity involves welcoming, remembering, reassessment, recommitment and rejoicing, ending with a farewell statement and call to greater unity (Umoja).

Below is a suggestion based on a model by Dr. Karenga.

Kukaribisha (Welcoming)

Introductory Remarks and Recognition of Distinguished Guests and All Elders.

Cultural Expression (Songs, Group or Tribal Dancing, Performances, Chants, Unity Circle, etc.)

Kukumbuka (Remembering)
     Reflection of a Man, Woman and Child
    Cultural Expression

Kuchunguza Tena na Kutoa Ahadi Tena (Reassessment and Recommitment)
Introduction of Distinguished Guest Lecturer and Short Talk