Abstract
Understanding Exercise Physiology through the Eswatini Traditional and Cultural Dances
Highlights
The Kingdom of Eswatini is a small land locked country located in the Southern sub-Sahara region with a population approximately 1.3 million. It is a country of the Swazi people, who are predominantly referred to as EmaSwati
Inclusive under discussion are Goals: 3; Good Health and Well-being; 16; Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions and 17; Partnership for the Goals [3]. These SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs) are embedded through the Eswatini customs, culture and tradition through their traditional and cultural activities which are spread throughout the year
Despite that there is a wide range of motion witnessed during various Swazi dances performances, dancers are required to have greater than normal hyperextension of the spine, flexible hamstrings and abductors [60] due to the demands of dance techniques and all year round calendar of traditional and cultural physical activities in Eswatini
Summary
The Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is a small land locked country located in the Southern sub-Sahara region with a population approximately 1.3 million. It is a country of the Swazi people, who are predominantly referred to as EmaSwati. EmaSwati are proud, cheerful yet peaceful and friendly people who carefully guard their customs and values and regularly hold colorful traditional ceremonies [1]. Music and dance during ceremonies are distinctive features embedded in the Swazi culture as they help to bring unity to the Swazi nation [2]. It can be noted that the main tradition amongst EmaSwati is music and dance. Dance development can be multi-dimensional among individuals bringing about positive improvements when individuals dance as a sportive activity, physical or cultural fulfillment
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