Young maidens are encouraged not to argue or respond immediately but to wish the suitor well on his journey back.Īfter protracted discussions the older sisters then approach the mother of the impressed maiden about the impending love relationship.
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The second phase is educating the young maidens ‘amatshitshi’ by their older sisters ‘amaqhikiza’ on how to behave in married life. That allows maidens to expect respect from their suitors who intend approaching them during the ceremony. Traditional attire includes beadwork to symbolise African beauty at its best.Īt this stage the maidens are taught by senior females how to behave themselves and be proud of their virginity and naked bodies. The maidens wear ‘izigege’ and ‘izinculuba’ that show their bottoms. Maidens learn and understand the songs while the young princesses lead the virgins. This is done whilst delivering reed sticks, singing and dancing. The Zulu Reed dance is an educational experience and opportunity for young maidens to learn how to behave before the Zulu King. In the olden days, the women gathered at the Zulu Reed Ceremony (Umkhosi woMhlanga) and men at the First Fruits Ceremony (Umkhosi wokweshwama). More than 25 000 Zulu virgins gather at the King’s Enyokeni Traditional Residence for this very colourful and meaningful ceremony every September which promotes respect for young women, and preserves the custom of keeping girls as virgins until marriage. If you take your own vehicle it gives you the flexibility to leave when you’re ready. The tour to the Zulu Reed Dance leaves from Sugar Hill Manor and Zululand Backpackers in Eshowe at 8.00 am on the day of the Reed Dance, and returns before 7.00 pm, or when there is a consensus amongst the visitors. (Press and VIP access can be arranged, please enquire well in advance.) The cost of the tour is R750, which includes a light picnic lunch. Zululand Eco-Adventures does a fully guided tour of this amazing celebration, email or enquire here.
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