Ludzidzini, Eswatini, Africa - Annual Umhlanga, or reed dance ceremony, in which up to 100,000 young Swazi women gather to celebrate their virginity and honor the queen mother during the 8 day long event. King Mswati III, Africa's last absolute monarch,

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Size: 5200px × 3460px 44cm × 29.3cm - 300dpi
Location: Ludzidzini, Swaziland
Photo credit: © Edwin Remsberg / AfriPics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Categories: African Culture

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