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.
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Festival of Beads is an event which highlights and promotes traditional cultural attire made entirely of beads. It is a joint initiative of the KZN Departments of Arts & Culture and Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs in South Africa. The festival is part the of the efforts aimed at strengthening the local economic development, especially…
Nothing was left out at the colourful and breathtaking ceremony. It was culture and beauty on display.
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.
And yes, she looks cool!
The Ofala festival is a means by which the Onitsha people of Anambra State in Nigeria.strive to keep their cultural heritage alive. It is an avenue through which the king socializes with both his subjects and other well-wishers. The festival gives room for deep reflections, stock-taking, and setting goals for the future. In other words,…
‘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…
