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Cultures·Eswatini
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Eswatini

At Ludzidzini, tens of thousands of young women cut and carry reeds to the Queen Mother — a national ceremony a witness should enter informed.

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The season ahead in Eswatini

  • Umhlanga — the reed dance
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    Eswatini· Africa
    August 31, 2026

    Umhlanga — the reed dance

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