Asian and South African Girl At The Festival Of Beads


A celebration of culture and beads.
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During the yearly Swazi Reed dance festival, maidens dress in their traditional attire carrying Reed to present to the King of Swaziland.


Beaded capes, head bands, aprons, bangles and chokers with white Zulu patterned skirts and spears.

Zandie Khumalo Gumede in blonde hair, spotted with Umemulo celebrant in beautiful traditional attire for Umemulo ‘coming of age’ ceremony.

Beautiful yellow and white patterned skirts with white bra tops and beaded accessories.

The bride and groom then go for a final outfit change and return to cut their wedding cake. The groom wears a suit while the bride wears a white wedding dress or a white “takshita”. The bride and groom share a last dance, eat the cake and leave after that for the wedding night.