Eswatini is one of the few remaining absolute monarchies in the world, where the king holds supreme authority over the government. Eswatini is renowned for its vibrant cultural ceremonies, notably the annual Umhlanga Reed Dance and the Incwala Kingship Ceremony. The Umhlanga Reed Dance is a traditional event where thousands of unmarried and childless Swazi girls and women gather to honor the Queen Mother by presenting reeds and performing dances