A number of bare-breasted young girls reportedly queued up and had their virginity status tested by the monarch of Swaziland, King Mswati III in order to pick a wife from among them, according to the Daily Mail UK.
In 2012, a handful of topless virgins were paraded in front of the King in Southern Africa, to celebrate chastity and unity.
The culture is considered as archaic and barbaric, even though it appears like the citizens are totally cool with it.
One of the participants, an 18-year-old Gcebine Dlamini said, “I’m proud to be Swazi and to be a virgin. We are here to show unity with the king and with each other.”
Meanwhile, the 47-year-old king already has about 15 wives and 25 children.
Below are some photos, some of the disturbing virginity tests reportedly given to under aged girls ahead of the traditional dance for the King of Swaziland. (Click on any image to enlarge).
