Swati Maidens In Traditional Attire At The Reed Dance Festival 2018


It was all colourful at the reed dance festival, ‘umhlanga’ ceremony in Swaziland.
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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.

Beautiful combination of beads: beaded head band, choker, body vest and skirt, beaded arm and leg beads.


Nice halter neck beaded top with skirt. Beautiful!

The reed dance festival‚ known as Umkhosi Womhlanga‚ is hosted by the Zulu royal family‚ in partnership with the KZN Department of Arts and Culture, South Africa. It is aimed at teaching young women about the dangers of social ills.

What is Umembeso Ceremony? Sometimes it’s difficult for people to distinguish between lobola and umembeso ceremonies. Even though they are performed on the same day, the activities of both vary and serve different purposes. Umembeso is a Zulu traditional ceremony that is part of the lobola negotiations where the groom presents gifts to the…