According to traditional Swazi customs, Lobamba is the residence of the <i>Ndlovukazi</i> (the ‚ÄúQueen Mother‚Äù) and hence the spiritual home of the nation; it is where the two most important cultural events annually take place: the sacred <i>Incwala</i> (National Ceremony) and the <i>Umhlanga</i> (Reed Dance). Lobamba is also the legislative capital of Eswatini, having hosted the country’s royalty for over 200 years.