The uMhlanga or Reed Dance

Walking with reeds

The girls walk with bundles of reed to be deposited in the “sibaya”, Lobamba's ceremonial cattle byre, in the “uMhlanga” or Reed Dance ceremony; these will be used to repair fences at the residence of the “Ndlovukati” or Queen Mother.

Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Mon Sep 02, 1974
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