Reed Dance preserves cultural heritage: KZN Acting Premier
Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa says Umkhosi Womhlanga plays an important role in KZN heritage
KwaZulu-Natal Acting Premier Thembeni KaMadlopha-Mthethwa emphasized the significance of the Umkhosi Womhlanga, or Reed Dance, in maintaining the province’s cultural heritage during the first ceremony at the eMachobeni Royal Palace in Ngwavuma. She spoke on Saturday about the event that will continue this weekend at the uPhongolo Royal Palace.
KaMadlopha-Mthethwa also honored the Zulu royal family for fostering unity through Zulu cultural traditions. "When you look at the history of South Africa and everything politics, the only thing that is uniting people in South Africa is the Zulu culture," she remarked. "You find that when you look at His Majesty the King, different political parties, when you look at the tent, they were all there, in support of the King."
The annual Reed Dance, uMkhosi woMhlanga, is currently taking place at eMashobeni Palace in Pongola, where hundreds of Zulu maidens are participating. SABC News reporter Jayed Paulse is reporting on the proceedings.
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