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| Virgin maidens at Swaziland's annual 'Reed Dance |
Swaziland's annual 'Reed Dance' is a traditional show of virginity by thousands of maidens. Virgin maidens in their thousands turn out every year bare-breasted, some as young as 10, to present reeds to the queen mother while they danced before King Mswati III. Although Mswati already has 13 wives, the "Reed Dance" presents an opportunity to add another spouse to his family. More photos after the cut......