The dates the biggest cultural event in Eswatini have been announced and a hive of colourful activity will soon descend upon the country in the form of the festival known as ‘Umhlanga’ or Reed Dance.

Ezulwini, Swaziland - Thousands of half-naked maidens danced for Swaziland's King Mwsati III Monday but a dire economic crisis is threatening to dampen popular fervour at the annual “reed dance” ...

The history of Eswatini began in the 18th century when Swazi leaders established a kingdom in the current territory. Ngwane III was a key figure who solidified the foundation of the kingdom. In the ...

Sikhanyiso Sithole carries the namesake of the real-life Swazi princess. Swati traditions like the reed dance ceremony are seen in Shaka iLembe. Sikhanyiso says her family had no idea she had plans to ...

Ludzidzini, Swaziland, Africa - Umhlanga, reed dance ceremony Maidens dance before King Mswati III on day 7 of the ceremony. The people of Swaziland participate the Swazi's cultural ceremony, Umhlanga ...

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Ludzidzini, Swaziland, Africa - Annual Umhlanga, or reed dance ceremony, in which up to 100,000 young Swazi women gather to celebrate their virginity and honor the queen mother during the 8 day long ...

This project runs from 2014-2017 is supported by a Philip Leverhulme Prize in Geography, awarded to Professor Lindsay C. Stringer in 2013. The research is built upon collaboration with Professor ...