Ludzidzini, Swaziland, Africa - Annual Umhlanga, or reed dance ceremony, in which up to 100,000 young Swazi women gather to celebrate their virginity and honor the queen mother during the 8 day long event. Maidens dance before King Mswati III on day 7 of the ceremony

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Edwin Remsberg / Alamy Stock Photo

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F50PXR

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5200 x 3461 px | 44 x 29.3 cm | 17.3 x 11.5 inches | 300dpi

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31 August 2015

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RMFDH8K7–Ludzidzini, Swaziland, Africa - King Mswati III, of Swaziland at the the annual Umhlanga, or reed dance ceremony. Mswati III i

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RMFDHB3E–Ludzidzini, Swaziland, Africa - King Mswati III, of Swaziland at the the annual Umhlanga, or reed dance ceremony. Mswati III i