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Kwanzaa Traditions & Customs : Kwanzaa Gifts and Feast Celebration

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:33:18 +0000

Gifts are exchanged on last day of Kwanzaa. Learn about Kwanzaa in this free holiday celebration video from an authority on African-American culture.

Expert: Masequa Myers
Bio: Masequa Myers is the founder and CEO of Masequa Myers & Associates, a full service production and consultation company specializing in the arts and multimedia.
Filmmaker: Pemon Rami

Duration : 0:2:3

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Kwanzaa Traditions & Customs : Kwanzaa History

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:13:07 +0000

A holiday to celebrate African-American cultural heritage. Learn how this holiday got started in this free holiday history video.

Duration : 0:1:10

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Kwanzaa Traditions & Customs : Kwanzaa Libations

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:32:17 +0000

Kwanzaa ritual drinks or libations are shared among participants. Learn about the principles of Kwanzaa in this free holiday celebration video from an authority on African-American culture.

Duration : 0:2:47

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Kwanzaa Traditions & Customs : Seven Principles of Kwanzaa: Kuumba

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:26:20 +0000

The Kwanzaa principle of Kuumba focuses on creativity. Learn about the principles of Kwanzaa in this free holiday celebration video from an authority on African-American culture.

Duration : 0:0:54

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Dying traditions in Malaysian Borneo – 19 Jan 08

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:08:36 +0000

For centuries, the rainforest has been at the centre of cultural and religious life for indigenous people in Malaysian Borneo.

But as the country develops, younger people are giving up the traditions of their ancestors.

Missionaries have persuaded many to change religion, while others have abandoned their villages for the towns.

Divya Gopalan went to eastern Malaysia to meet the Bidayuh people of Sarawak.

Duration : 0:3:37

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Kwanzaa Traditions & Customs : Kwanzaa Plants, Books and Gifts

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:37:42 +0000

Celebrate the African-American community with these cultural symbols. Learn how to select plants, books and gifts for Kwanzaa in this free holiday history video.

Duration : 0:2:13

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Kwanzaa Traditions & Customs : Harambe Chant for Kwanzaa

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:00:33 +0000

This chant is one of the most popular activities for Kwanzaa. Learn about the traditions of Kwanzaa in this free holiday celebration video from an authority on African-American culture.

Duration : 0:1:15

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Kwanzaa Traditions & Customs : Seven Principles of Kwanzaa: Umoja

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:26:21 +0000

The Kwanzaa principle of umoja focuses on unity of community, nation and race. Learn about the principles of Kwanzaa in this free holiday celebration video from an authority on African-American culture.

Duration : 0:1:33

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Kwanzaa Traditions & Customs : Music for Kwanzaa Celebration

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:26:18 +0000

Choose positive and upbeat music for Kwanzaa. Learn about the principles of Kwanzaa in this free holiday celebration video from an authority on African-American culture.

Duration : 0:2:36

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