By Musa Mdluli

LOBAMBA:King Mswati is hosting the annual uMhlanga Reed Dance Ceremony at Ludzidzini Palace.

The event was graced by former Presidents Jacob Zuma and Ian Khama including the visiting African traditional leaders.

Thousands of maidens danced before King Mswati on Sunday as part of the Ceremony and, after delivering the reed at the Palace.

The event will continue on Monday being the last day of the Ceremony, tourists are highly expected to attend the uMhlanga Reed Dance Main Day.