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Luzzini – Imbali was warned not to have same-sex relations during the Reed Dance performance.The annual Reed Dance, known as Umhlanga, is an annual event where maidens from four regions of the country come together to fetch reeds from the swamps under the instruction of King Nswati III. Subsequently, the reeds were used to cover the fences (emaguma) of the country’s royal residences and royal corrals. The event was designed to encourage purity in girls and give young girls a chance to showcase their chastity in front of the king and the world. The event is not limited to the emaSwati but is open to other African tribes who share the same beliefs. Yesterday, the girls were warned not to take part in the act when they arrived at the Luzcini Palace to register for the event. “You are warned not to have same-sex relations during the event. If anyone has same-sex relations here, we will shoot them,” a tindvuna repeatedly said.
Throw it away
“It is not considered that you are in love with the same sex yet. You should do this to the person you find and throw it to him.” The chief said in the vernacular. During the event, young girls were also warned not to sing vulgar songs. They were also warned against using artificial hair and urged to retain their natural hair.The newspaper also warned teenage girls not to wear tight pants, sunglasses and miniskirts, and not to attend other events such as trade fairs.“Lost loitering is strictly prohibited. No one shall be present in Gables without a valid reason. Littering is strictly prohibited,” warned indvuna.
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During the event, young girls were also warned not to have sexual relations. Someone reminded them that they should sleep separately from tindvuna.“Akukabhekekeki kutsi kube khona losavuka elawini,” tindvuna said in the vernacular, which roughly translates to: “No one wants to wake up in a man’s house.”
Young girls were asked to stay in the camp and wait for daily orders. They were also told to bathe regularly. The girls will gather at the Luzcini Palace today and wait for the Queen Mother to disperse them. They will then proceed to the Ngabezweni royal residence where they will be commissioned by the king to fetch reeds.
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