{"id":28,"date":"2023-12-05T22:50:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T22:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfv-events.org\/?post_type=etn&#038;p=28"},"modified":"2024-10-06T01:17:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T01:17:36","slug":"kwanzaa-celebration","status":"publish","type":"etn","link":"https:\/\/sfv-events.org\/index.php\/etn\/kwanzaa-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Kwanzaa Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Join the Grand Kwanzaa Festivity &#8211; A Day of Culture, Music, and Unity!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, December 30, 2023<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Big Jim\u2019s Family Restaurant, Sun Valley, CA<br><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> $20 advance, $30 at the door, Kids under 13 FREE<br><strong>Contact:<\/strong> <em><a href=\"mailto:Info@SFVJuneteenth.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Info@SFVJuneteenth.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e68e37344db7143c98b92b953c98cc4 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cPlease remember to check your junk\/spam mail folder for \u2018Event Tickets\u2019 to ensure you don\u2019t miss any important information regarding your purchase.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Greetings, friends and family! As the end of the year approaches, the San Fernando Valley Juneteenth Committee is thrilled to present an extraordinary event &#8211; A Kwanzaa Celebration. This unique experience promises to be a rich blend of cultural heritage, inspiring performances, and community spirit.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Musical Extravaganza<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dive into the heart of African-American culture with the <strong>Soul Formula<\/strong>, featuring the widely acclaimed musical sounds that resonate with the soul of Kwanzaa. Experience the rhythm and vibrancy as <strong>Chazz Ross<\/strong>, a world-renowned teacher and percussionist, leads the <strong>Interactive Rhythms of Life Drum Circle<\/strong>. It&#8217;s not just music; it&#8217;s a journey through the beats that connect us all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Poetry and Spoken Word<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare to be moved by <strong>Coldest Wynter<\/strong>. Her amplifying poetry and empowering spoken word performances ignite powerful inspiration and elevate vibrations. These performances are more than words; they are echoes of our history, struggles, and triumphs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Time of Learning and Celebration<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kwanzaa is not just a festival; it&#8217;s a time of learning, family, and celebration. This event beautifully encapsulates the spirit of Kwanzaa by highlighting the <strong>Seven Principles<\/strong> (Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa, Nia, Kuumba, Imani) through various activities, including candle lighting ceremonies, recitations, and discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For the Little Ones<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children are the future, and this event holds them in high regard. Special gifts await all children under 13, ensuring they feel included and cherished. It&#8217;s an opportunity for them to learn, engage, and be part of a tradition that shapes their identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tickets and Contributions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By participating, you&#8217;re not just attending an event; you&#8217;re supporting a cause. Proceeds will benefit the 2024 S.F. Valley Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom. Secure your spot by purchasing tickets in advance for $20 per person or $30 at the door. and ages 14 and above $10.00, and Children 13 and under enjoy free entry .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dress in Colors of Unity<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">As you join us, we encourage you to dress in the colors of the Pan-African flag &#8211; red (the struggle), black (the people), and green (the future), symbolizing our shared history and hopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Kwanzaa celebration is more than an event; it&#8217;s a vibrant testament to our rich heritage and unbreakable spirit. Join us as we honor our ancestors, celebrate our present, and look forward to a future filled with promise and unity. Let\u2019s come together to make this Kwanzaa unforgettable! \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sfvjuneteenth.org\"><strong>For more information:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"mailto:Info@SFVJuneteenth.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Info@SFVJuneteenth.org<\/a>&nbsp;or call 818-454-4626 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Fernando Valley Juneteenth Committee, LLC, is a component of Adonai Covenant International Ministries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Corporation EIN #04-3819433. The mission of Adonai Covenant International Ministries, Inc. (ACIM): Through educational programs addressing, positive community involvement, healthy life styles, economic literacy, positive social and political involvement. All leading to equip, encourage, empower persons and communities to realize and reach their highest potential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join the Grand Kwanzaa Festivity &#8211; A Day of Culture, Music, and Unity! Date: Saturday, December 30, 2023Time: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Venue: Big Jim\u2019s Family Restaurant, Sun Valley, CATickets: $20 advance, $30 at the door, Kids under 13 FREEContact: Info@SFVJuneteenth.org \u201cPlease remember to check your junk\/spam mail folder for \u2018Event Tickets\u2019 to ensure you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23,"parent":0,"template":"","etn_category":[],"etn_tags":[],"class_list":["post-28","etn","type-etn","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sfv-events.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/etn\/28","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sfv-events.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/etn"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sfv-events.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/etn"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sfv-events.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sfv-events.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sfv-events.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"etn_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sfv-events.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/etn_category?post=28"},{"taxonomy":"etn_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sfv-events.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/etn_tags?post=28"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}