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Umhlanga [um̩ɬaːŋɡa], or Reed Dance ceremony, is an annual Swazi event that takes place at the end of August or at the beginning of September. [1] In Eswatini , tens of thousands of unmarried and childless Swazi girls and women travel from the various chiefdoms to the Ludzidzini Royal Village to participate in the eight-day event. [ 2 ]
The Ludzidzini Royal Village is the home to the House of Dlamini, the royal family of Eswatini, currently led by Ngwenyama (King) Mswati III (born 1968) and Ndlovukati (Queen Mother) Ntfombi (born c. 1950). The village is also known for the annual Umhlanga reed dance ceremony.
Mswati III (born Makhosetive; 19 April 1968) [2] is the Ngwenyama (King) of Eswatini and head of the Swazi royal family. He heads an absolute monarchy , as he has veto power over all branches of government and is constitutionally immune from prosecution.
King Mswati III lives at the Lozitha Palace, about ten kilometres (6 mi) from the city. He visits the Royal Kraal, or Ludzidzini Royal Residence, during the Umhlanga dance and Incwala ceremonies. [18] The royal village includes the queen mother's Royal Kraal, dwelling clusters, and a parade ground for ceremonies. [19]
English: The King of Eswatini Mswati III at the reed dance festival 2006 where he will choose his next wife.. Deutsch: Der König von Eswatini Mswati III bei dem Reed Dance Festival 2006 Date
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