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Friday, 30 August, 2002, 19:41 GMT 20:41 UK

Picture gallery: Thousands dance for Swazi king

One of the biggest cultural events in Africa has been taking place in Swaziland. More than 25,000 Swazi women took part in this year's Reed Dance ceremony, travelling from all corners of the small, mountainous kingdom to present reeds and to dance in front of the king.

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