Swati Maidens In Traditional Attire Carrying Reeds At The Reed Dance Festival 2019

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.
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Beautiful Swati ladies in modern Emahiya styled clothes.
Nice traditional fashion statement.
Tour in the “Mida”. The bride returns in her new outfit called ” Labssa Fassia” for a tour in the “Mida” with her husband. The groom by this time has also changed into a “Jabador and Djabella” outfit. There are usually two Midas (unroofed platform), one for the bride and one for the groom.
Namibia is a beautiful and young independent country, made up of 13 regions or states, 13 major tribes and many other smaller tribes. Living in the town is more advantageous as you get to learn more about every tribe unlike the rural areas. Let us now take a look at how different weddings are held…