The reed dance festival‚ known as Umkhosi Womhlanga‚ is hosted by the Zulu royal family‚ in partnership with the KZN Department of Arts and Culture, South Africa.
It is aimed at teaching young women about the dangers of social ills.
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The Reed Dance Festival or umhlanga, is a yearly event in Eswatini kingdom, were virginity is celebrated. It represents purity, preservation of culture and promotes HIV AIDS awareness. The ceremony usually takes place first week of September.
Heritage Day, observed annually on September 24th in South Africa, is an important holiday that recognizes the country’s rich and diverse cultural history. This day allows South Africans of all backgrounds to celebrate their cultural traditions, languages, and customs. It is a day that promotes unity and understanding among the different ethnic groups in South…
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The Swati Princess, showed support for the thousands of maidens at the Umhlanga reed cutting ceremony 2018.
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When she returns, dinner is served to all. The couple eat with both parents and close members of the family. After dinner, the couple go around dancing and greeting their guests, before the bride goes for another change of clothing.
