Nov 27, 2015

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Apparently we took too much time at the Embassy, by the time we got to Mantenga Cultural Village, the dance performance has already begun.

Light rain also started to fall during the performance.  The drumbeats felt heavier with dark skies, and the dancers felt more energetic.

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Solo dance

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High kick

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The "Whistler"
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Pulling the audience to join.
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After the performance finished, they asked our tour members to stay put, while others vacated the amphitheater.  The performers then gave us a special encore performance!

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After the performance, we headed to their model village.

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This is our village guide.  He explained how the Swazi people lived in these traditional villages, which heavy rain fell, and lighting struck.

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Village elder

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The guide pointing to the mountain where trial judgments took place.  Those who were found guilty may be thrown down the cliff.  By this time, everyone was ready to hop on the bus and leave.

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Back in the hotel, this young man wanted a picture with me (I am so honored by these young people!)

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A rowdy crowd was in this bar watching South Africa play against New Zealand in Rugby World Cup Semifinals.  We were told that they lost.

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The photos of King and Queen of Swaziland on the walls of Lugogo Sun Hotel.

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