“Umhlanga” (pronounced: um̩ɬaːŋɡa) or better known as the “Reed Dance” ceremony is a Zulu cultural festival held every year in September. This festival, unlike many in African culture, has attracted thousands of spectators and highlighted the beauty and bounty of the Zulu Kingdom. What is the reed dance festival, you ask? Pay close attention, dear … Continue reading 5 Unique African Cultural Practices You Have to See to Believe