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BY TIYANDZA SIBANYONI MBABANE – The annual Reed Dance Ceremony culminated on a high note as Princess Nkhosiyenzile led thousands of Imbali in song on the main day of the Shiselweni Reed Dance at Mbangweni Royal Residence. Spectators excitedly followed proceedings from packed stands. At exactly 4 p.m., the King and Indlovukazi arrived, after which […]
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Day 1: Registration at Ludzidzini Royal Residence The annual Umhlanga Reed Dance kicked off on Tuesday (29 August 2023 ) with the arrival of Imbali at Ludzidzini Royal Residence for registration.Over 75000 maidens registered at Ludzidzini. Lindiwe Fakudze-Motsa, one the female elders in the ceremony, gave the maidens instructions upon their arrival. This marked the […]
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BY DELISA THWALA MBABANE – The Siyimbali sichakazile sitayincoba i AIDS! Clad in colourful Emahiya, sneakers and adorned with different ranges of beads, maidens yesterday successfully participated in reed cutting. Inkhosatana Princess Sakhizwe successfully led maidens in the Reed Cutting Ceremony held at Mpisi Farm. This traditional ceremony marks an important event in Swazi culture […]
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…… Maidens thank His Majesty for gifts DELISA THWALA MBABANE – His Majesty King Mswati III commissioned over 75,000 maidens to partake in the time-honoured tradition of cutting the reed. This important event, essential to the culture and customs of Eswatini, was met with great anticipation and excitement. Under the guidance of Her Royal Highness […]
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…… Everything you need to know about Umhlanga DELISA THWALA MBABANE – Throngs of Imbali that will be cutting or fetching the reed today were yesterday in a jovial mood after successfully registering. The maidens now await being commissioned by His Majesty King Mswati III to fetch the reed. The young girls will proceed to […]
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