Beautiful Maidens, Lovely Beads At The Swazi Reed Dance Festival


Nothing was left out at the colourful and breathtaking ceremony. It was culture and beauty on display.
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The festival is part the of govts efforts aimed at strengthening the local economic development, especially in rural areas. Women, ‘young and young at heart’ showcase beads they produced during the Festival, which is usually attended by thousands of people.

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It’s yet another year when maidens from all across Swaziland, come together for the kingdom of Eswatini’s annual reed dance or Umhlanga festival. The Festival a seven day event that runs from the end of August into September. This year 2018, ran from 28th of August to 3rd of September, which is the 7th day and…

The beautiful Princesses, were spotted in their Swazi traditional attire for the 2018, Reed dance festival. Left – right: Her Royal Highness, Princess Sibahle, Princess Sakhizwe and Princess Senty. Daughters of His Royal Majesty, King Mswati III of the kingdom of Swaziland.