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Benin’s mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festival
As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the ...
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Benin's women, pillars of voodoo celebrations
Clad in white and pink, Deborah Bossou, 25, blends vibrant song with dance as she immerses herself with fellow practitioners ...
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A glimpse into Benin's ancient rituals and cultural heritage
In the ancient town of Ouidah, located in southern Benin, the annual Voodoo Festival unfolds with a vibrant mix of dance, ...
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Benin's mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festival
“It is to come back and live their culture, art and spirituality for those who practice Voodoo,” said Houetchenou. The festival gained popularity over the years from within and outside ...
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Benin's women, pillars of voodoo celebrations
This weekend brought the traditional Vodun Days annual festival encompassing arts, culture and voodoo spirituality to the southern town of Ouidah, centre on the Sakpata Zoungbodji religious convent.