Times Of Swaziland: KING EXPECTED TO COMMISSION INGATJA FOR LUSEKWANE TODAY

KING EXPECTED TO COMMISSION INGATJA FOR LUSEKWANE TODAY
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BY THEMBINKOSI MAVIMBELA on 02/01/2018 08:50:00


MBABANE – His Majesty King Mswati III is expected to commission Ingatja to
fetch the sacred shrubs (lusekwane) this afternoon.
This, after the dancing of the Little Incwala which took place in all the royal
residences. The Little Incwala started at Ludzidzini Royal Residence before the
Monarch proceeded to the other residences.  Yesterday, the King returned with
the Little Incwala from Buhleni Royal Residence to Ngabezweni where he is
expected to commission Ingatja. It has not been established when the main
Incwala would be danced but the ministry in charge of cultural events said the
main Incwala holiday was likely to be announced today.
“The main Incwala holiday has not been communicated but we are hoping that the
date will be announced today,” said Minister Princess Tsandzile whose ministry
is in charge of national events. Ideally, the main Incwala holiday is announced
by the Minister of Home Affairs on the day of the commissioning of Ingatja.
Normally, the main Incwala is danced four days after the commissioning of
Ingatja. The fourth day after the commissioning of Ingatja which is expected
today will be on Friday.