Umkhosi Womhlanga Festival 2018


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.
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The festival is part the of govts efforts aimed at strengthening the local economic development, especially in rural areas. Women, ‘young and young at heart’ showcase beads they produced during the Festival, which is usually attended by thousands of people.

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The Eru Iyawo (gifts) are usually wrapped in tulles or packed in baskets or boxes of different colours and sizes. The colours of the packaging of the traditional engagement gifts are usually the same as the colour scheme of the wedding which also blends with decoration of the wedding venue. These gift items required for…

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.

Maiden doing the Zulu dance in her traditional attire and well wrapped locs.

A celebration of culture and beads.