Green Kwanzaa Kit – Pyramid Kinara with Seven Principles of Kwanzaa in English

The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba)

The Nguzo Saba, or the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, are values designed to strengthen individuals, families, and communities. These principles are:

1. Umoja (Unity) – Fostering togetherness in family, community, nation, and race.
2. Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) – Defining, thinking, speaking, and creating for ourselves.
3. Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) – Building and maintaining the community together, solving problems as a group.
4. Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) – Supporting one another through shared wealth and economic practices.
5. Nia (Purpose) – Committing to the collective purpose of uplifting the community to restore it.
6. Kuumba (Creativity) – Always striving to improve the community in meaningful and imaginative ways.
7. Imani (Faith) – Believing in ourselves, our people, and the righteousness of our struggle despite the past.

These principles highlight the importance of unity, empowerment, responsibility, creativity, and faith, serving as a foundation for Kwanzaa celebration and for everyday life. This unique green kinara features the seven principles of Kwanzaa engraved in English, ensuring that all can easily reflect on the values of the holiday. With a gold-like finish and sturdy pyramid design, it’s part of a full Kwanzaa celebration set and includes one hand carved kinara and umoja unity cup, muhindi, a Mkeka mat, and 7 matching candles in the traditional Kwanzaa colors of red, black and green.

Color: Green