Communities celebrate Kwanzaa with dance, music, food – WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm

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Two drummers perform outdoors, one sitting and one standing, as a crowd watches from behind. Surrounded by trees and evening lights, the rhythmic music sets a perfect backdrop for the Kwanzaa celebration.

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Kwanzaa celebrations took place in West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach and Wellington on Friday.

At The Square in downtown West PalmBeach, local dance and drum artists showed their skills while teaching the community about the holiday and African culture.

Afrique Ngozi Dance and Drum company organizers say the goal is to bring young girls together through art and help diversity Palm Beach County.

The group also performed in Riviera Beach and Wellington.

Kwanzaa is seven days long and each day has a different meaning.

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