The uMhlanga or Reed Dance

Princesses with reed

The “Bantwabenkosi” (Daughters of the King, wearing red “ligwalagwala” feathers in their hair) lead a group of girls carrying bundles of reed during the “uMhlanga” ceremony, to the “Ndlovukati” or Queen Mother's residence in Lobamba Royal Village.

Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Mon Sep 03, 1973
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