Cultures

Cultures

Traditions, arts, languages, and festivals from across the continent — the cultural context behind the headlines. Filter by country to explore a single society.

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Cultures

Traditions, arts, languages, and festivals from across the continent — the cultural context behind the headlines. Filter by country to explore a single society.

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Traditions

ESWATINI: Thousands of young girls deliver reed, dance before King Mswati as part of annual uMhlanga Reed Dance Ceremony at Ludzidzini Palace.

LOBAMBA: Thousands of young girls delivered reed and danced before King Mswati at Ludzidzini Palace, Lobamba on Sunday afternoon. The main uMhlanga event will take place on Monday and tourists are expected to attend.

Eswatini 31.08.2026