Zulu Reed Dance

This Zulu King's Royal Reed Dance (uMkhosi woMhlanga) has been tirelessly celebrated by countless generations in early September. Over 20 thousand Zulu maidens converge on King Zwelithini kaBhekizulu's palace to dance to the delight of the King, loyal subjects and guests. Only virgins are permitted to take part in this traditional ceremony.

Each maiden is to carry a reed from the river and present it to the King in a spectacular procession at the Enyokeni Palace. The girls converge in groups from the Zululand regions to the Kings Palace the day before the ceremony. The activity promotes purity among the virgin girls and respect for women. The Zulu Reed Dance ceremony is the key element of keeping young girls virgins until they are ready to get married.

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