The eight days celebration is often preceded with months of preparation and excitement.
The origin ofReed Danceis traceable to Goodwill Zwelithini when he introduced it in 1991 in South Africa.
The Reed Dance takes place in a royal kraal of the Zulu king known as Nongoma in KwaZulu-Natal.
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According to tradition, it was found out that the original ancestor emerged from a Reed bed.
What is Umhlanga Reed Dance?
Siyaya eMhlangeni means “We are ready for the Reed Dance”.
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Once they pass the test, it will then grant them the right to partake in the event.
When is the Reed Dance?
Usually, the Reed Dance Swaziland ceremony takes place towards the end of August.
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What is the purpose of the Reed Dance?
Then, the ceremony grants the opportunity of paying tribute labour for the Queen mother.
And most importantly, the promotion of abstinence from sexual activities until marriage time and other social traits.
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