"It is our culture, it is history, and we don't want to lose it."
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County marked the end of Kwanzaa Friday evening with performances at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.
The holiday celebrating African culture and heritage lasts from Dec. 26 to Jan 1.
With the holiday season right around the corner, health officials are urging families to take extra precautions before celebrating this year - especially as the nation continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases.
With the holidays underway, the day after Christmas marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African American and Pan-African culture.
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