In the KwaZulu-Natal region, thousands of bare-breasted maidens perform the reed dance in front of the monarch to honour their beauty and virginity. They sometimes surround the king during …

This is Eswatini’s (Swaziland’s) best known cultural event, and has a more open feel than the Incwala. In this eight-day ceremony, young girls cut reeds, present them to the Queen Mother …

The Umhlanga Reed Dance is a traditional dance and ceremony where up to 40 000 Swazi maidens gather and dance for the Queen Mother. This Swazi cultural event...

2023年12月4日 · Join the Umhlanga Reed Dance Eswatini! Dive into our guide featuring 26 things to know about this Cultural Swazi Reed Dance Ceremony unveiling the rich traditions of …

2024年9月11日 · In an eight day ceremony, girls cut reeds and present them to the Queen Mother and then dance. This ceremony takes place around late August to early September. Only …

2023年12月6日 · The 8-day Umhlanga Reed Dance in Eswatini is a celebration of purity, unity, and cultural strength. The annual event, occurring between late August and early September, …

2019年4月21日 · Every year at Umhlanga, known more commonly in English as the Swaziland Reed Dance Festival, thousands of unmarried women and girls pay homage to the King and …

2024年3月2日 · The Umhlanga (Reed Dance) ceremony, with its deep-rooted traditions, symbolic rituals, and communal significance, serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and …

2024年8月8日 · Learn why we as the Swati (and the Zulu) participate in Umhlanga or the reed dance, and what it has to do with Jesus Christ and the Zodiac.

2023年10月24日 · The Umhlanga Reed Dance is an annual cultural event held in Eswatini, where young maidens from all over the country gather to celebrate their virginity and womanhood.