NO UMHLANGA, HOLIDAY NEXT WEEK

LUDZIDZINI – The Minister of Homes Affairs Princess Lindiwe has declared Saturday, September 4, 2021 as Umhlanga holiday.

The minister made this declaration during a press conference held at Ludzidzini Royal Residence yesterday. She encouraged young girls to continue preserving their virginity until marriage. The minister also encouraged Imbali to adhere to COVID-19 regulations. She thanked Their Majesties for considering cancelling the event as the nation tried all in its powers to minimise the spread of the virus. Umhlanga Ceremony is one of the country’s prestigious events which attracts the entire world to cheer Eswatini girls showcasing their chastity before Their Majesties. The event is celebrated at Ludzidzini Royal Residence and ends at Mbangweni Royal Residence.

The event, which lasts for seven days is attended by over 100 000 young girls. His Majesty King Mswati III through Imbali Indvuna, Nonduduzo Zubuko, yesterday declared that the event would not be held even this year due to COVID-19. Worth noting is that the event was cancelled due to the pandemic last year. “His Majesty King Mswati III says Umhlanga Reed Dance Ceremony was supposed to commence on August 22, 2021, However, the event will not be held due to COVID-19. Means will be made to bring the reed to the royal residences,” Zubuko said.

The King said the event would continue once the pandemic was over.  Previously, young girls were commissioned to fetch the reed at Bhamusakhe at Luyengo while the older ones were commissioned to fetch it at Mpisi farm around Mafutseni. The maidens were supposed to cut the reed tomorrow. On Friday, they were supposed to return to Ludzidzini Royal Residence with the reed. Saturday was supposed to be their resting day before they could deliver the reed on Sunday. Monday was supposed to be the main day where the young girls were expected to showcase their chastity before Their Majesties and the entire world.  The main Umhlanga day is normally declared a public holiday. During the main day, the maidens dance to various cultural songs which end with a special dance known as kugiya.

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