About the Celebration
Kwanzaa 2025 invites you into a week of cultural pride, unity, and connection along the vibrant Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Rooted in African traditions and shaped by the strength of our modern community, this celebration is a space to honor our heritage, uplift our families, and rise together with purpose.
Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday dedicated to strengthening African identity and community values. Each of the seven days centers on one principle of the Nguzo Saba, guiding us toward collective empowerment and deeper cultural pride.
In Costa Rica, surrounded by the rhythm of the sea and the warmth of the Afro-Caribbean community, Kwanzaa becomes more than a holiday — it becomes a homecoming.
The Experience
Over seven powerful days, you’ll experience a rich blend of cultural, educational, and family-friendly events, including:
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Daily Kwanzaa ceremonies
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Drum circles & live performances
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Cultural workshops & storytelling
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Caribbean food, local vendors & artisan markets
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Community discussions & empowerment sessions
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Family activities & children’s programming
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Evening celebrations & New Year’s closing event
Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, Kwanzaa in Costa Rica is a celebration of community, culture, and legacy.
The Location
Cahuita and the surrounding Caribbean region of Costa Rica hold deep Afro-descendant history, culture, and soul. This land carries ancestral energy, powerful rhythms, and a community rooted in unity — making it the perfect home for an international Kwanzaa gathering.
Here, the beaches, food, music, and people become part of the celebration, reminding us that our culture lives everywhere we go.
🔺 The Foundation of Kwanzaa
Each day of Kwanzaa highlights a principle that strengthens community and guides our collective rise:
Umoja – Unity
To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.
Kujichagulia – Self-Determination
To define ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves.
Ujima – Collective Work & Responsibility
To build and maintain our community together and lift each other up.
Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics
To support and build businesses that sustain our community.
Nia – Purpose
To make our collective vocation the building of our community.
Kuumba – Creativity
To leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we found it.
Imani – Faith
To believe in our people, our leaders, and the righteousness of our struggle.
Family & Community Focus
Kwanzaa is built on community, and this celebration welcomes every member of the family.
Children, elders, visitors, community members, and guests from around the world come together to share stories, learn, celebrate, and connect.
Every moment is designed with intention — safe, joyful, and deeply rooted in cultural love.
Week-at-a-Glance
JOIN US
Come celebrate heritage, community, and collective empowerment.
Come root yourself in culture, rise in power, and welcome the new year with intention.
Reserve your spot. Bring your family. Join the movement.