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Thousands of maidens have started to present their reeds to AmaZulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini.

The event was held at Emabocheni Palace at Ingwavuma in Northern KwaZulu-Natal.

The traditional ceremony known as the Reed Dance or Umkhozi Womhlanga is a celebration of Zulu culture.

The event also honours the nation’s virgin maidens.

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It is King Misuzulu KaZwelithini’s first official event after recently performing the ‘entering the kraal’ ritual which signified his coronation in the Zulu tradition.

The news was reported by SABC NEWS.

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