Swati Maidens With Their Reeds For Reed Dance Festival 2019


Reed dance is a monthly festival in Eswatini that takes place every first week in September.
It’s a celebration of virginity and morality. It’s also a time were the King takes a wife from among the maidens.
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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.


Both ladies looked stunning in their beautiful skirts and white tops with lovely accessories. Gorgeous!

Nice Ndebele print shirt by Xoli Designs. Heritage Day 2019.

Beautiful African beaded accessories.