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.
Maidens are dresses in swatS beaded capes, head bands and traditional skirts.
Reed dance or umhlanga festival.
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.
Beautiful African beaded accessories.
Phindile representing the Zulu tribe in her isicholo hat, and fur bib, skirt, sandals and beaded accessories for Shaka Day 2019.
Beautiful Nguni print dresses and hats by Fabrosanz. Lovely!?
Lovely Nguni print outfit by Fabrosanz.
