Ludzidzini Royal Village
Appearance
The Ludzidzini Royal Village is the home to the House of Dlamini, the royal family of Eswatini, currently led by Ngwenyama (King) Mswati III (born 1968) and Ndlovukati (Queen Mother) Ntfombi (born c. 1950). The village is also known for the annual Umhlanga reed dance ceremony.[1][2] It is currently the royal residence and the administrative headquarters of the Queen Mother Ntfombi Tfwala. Jim Gama served as its governor.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Patricks, Richard M. (July 2000). "Cultural Resources – Swazi Culture – The Umhlanga or Reed Dance". SNTC website. Swaziland National Trust Commission. Retrieved 4 October 2009.
- ^ "Umhlanga / Reed Dance". STA website. Swaziland Tourism Authority. Archived from the original on 6 January 2007. Retrieved 4 October 2009.
- ^ Gama, enemy of Swazi freedom dies, Swazi Media, 16 March 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2024