ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Kwanzaa is underway and the Rochester area is celebrating with seven days of events.

The Pan-African holiday celebrates a different principle each day. It aims to highlight the history and culture of people of African descent, past and present. Here’s the list of remaining celebrations from the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition:

Tuesday, Dec. 31: Day six celebrates Kuumba (creativity). The celebration runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Avalon Event Space on State Street.

Wednesday, Jan. 1: Day seven celebrates Imani (faith). It’s celebrated at home with family, focusing on reflection and renewal of faith.

Kwanzaa, a non-religious holiday, began on Thursday, Dec. 26 with a celebration of Umoja (unity) at Rochester City Hall. The celebration included music, dance, and vendors.

Day two celebrated Kujichagulia (self-determination) at Boys and Girls Club of Rochester on Genesee Street. Day three celebrated Ujima (collective work and responsibility) at the Memorial Art Gallery on University Avenue.

Day four celebrated Ujamaa (cooperative economics) with local Black-owned businesses coming out to the Montgomery Center on Cady Street. Some of the vendors at the event were youth, mentored by a program run by entrepreneur Jermaine Myers.

“We have some youth vendors here today that the community is supporting,” said event organizer Paul Adell Jr.

Day five celebrates Nia (purpose) at Hacker Hall of Rundel Library on South Avenue. Organizers said the focus was practicing the principles of Kwanzaa all year round.

“Today is about purpose. It’s about having a purposeful meaning for life and that’s what’s important,” Adell Jr. said.