African Culture

  • Swazi Maidens and Peace Corps Members Carrying Their Reed

    ‘Umhlanga’ Ceremony or Reed Dance.   It’s yet another year when maidens from all across Swaziland, will 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…