HRH Princess Ikhanyiso With Her Entourage At The Reed Festival
The Swati Princess, showed support for the thousands of maidens at the Umhlanga reed cutting ceremony 2018.
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…
Swazi Maidens In Traditional Attire For Reed Dance 2018
The reed dance or umhlanga ceremony, is always a thing of pride for the king of Swaziland and the citizens as well. It’s the season everyone looks forward to including tourists.
About Swazi Umhlanga Ceremony – Reed Dance
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…
After Lobola Has Been Paid What Happens Next?
Many people don’t know what happens after lobola, which is one of the stages in southern African wedding procedure. But here is what happens next. After the lobola, which is the bride price/dowry negotiations, you proceed to the Umembeso. The Umembeso is a gift presentation ceremony where the groom’s family give gifts to the bride’s…