Maidens from different parts of the country started arriving at Enyokeni royal palace on Friday night. They are expected to present their reeds to AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini on Saturday.2022 AmaZulu Reed Dance-Umkhosi Womhlanga at Enyokeni palaceAmongst them is a 28-year-old, Lungile Hadebe, who is a Biokinetics and works for Maritzburg United Soccer Club.“Ever since I joined, I felt at home because it is something that I have been eager to join even though at the age of 28.
The ceremony was revived by the late King Goodwill Zwelithini in 1984 as a way to fight social problems facing young girls, including teenage pregnancy and HIV/Aids. The ceremony is the culmination of regular camps, during which positive values are instilled.These include lessons on womanhood, how to value themselves, and becoming independent adults.
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