The Vodun religion, also spelled “Vodou,” originated in the Kingdom of Dahomey, present-day Benin, Nigeria, Togo and Ghana.

Voodoo is often shrouded in mystery, or demonised. But at the annual Voodoo festival in Benin, tourists are finding out about ...

As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the ...

In Benin, women are the backbone of voodoo celebrations, integral both on the front lines and behind the scenes. Their roles in organising rituals, preserving sacred knowledge, and maintaining ...

Every January, the festival Vodun Days draws tourists and worshippers to the small ... said that learning about the religion had helped her reconnect with the world and the faith of her ancestors.

Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual Voodoo festival brings a mix of tourism and religion in a clash of cultures ...

Every January, the festival Vodun Days draws tourists and worshippers ... said that learning about the religion had helped her reconnect with the world and the faith of her ancestors.

Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual Voodoo festival brings a mix of tourism and religion in a clash of ...

His journey has taken him from the Slave Museum in Ouidah to the Door of No Return, as he sought to better understand Vodun, a religion often associated with danger and superstition. In a country ...

Locals dressed in traditional costumes dance to celebrate the Vodun Days, in Ouidah, Benin, Jan. 9, 2025. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua) Locals dressed in traditional costumes dance to celebrate ...

“This religion, this culture — voodoo — occupies ... on the powers of nature and links back to one’s ancestors. The Vodun Days rituals bring thousands of people from all corners of the ...