Reeds before the danceSourced
Eswatini’s Reed Dance includes materials for repairs
During Umhlanga in Eswatini, participants gather at the Queen Mother’s royal village, cut tall reeds nearby and bring them back in bundles. The reeds are used to repair gaps in the village’s reed windscreen. Rest and preparations are followed by singing and dancing.
The ceremony incorporates a practical shared task.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10