OUIDAH, Benin (AP) — As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the gods and spirits that are evident all around the ...

OUIDAH, Benin — As children dance with great ... The festival gained popularity over the years from within and outside Africa, organizers say, and attracts thousands of locals and foreigners ...

OUIDAH, Benin (AP) — The festival gained popularity over the years from within and outside Africa, organizers say, and attracts thousands of locals and foreigners who flock to the Atlantic coast ...

OUIDAH, Benin, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Modeste Zinsou, manager of Benin's Python Temple, gently drapes a live snake around a visitor's neck at the country's annual voodoo festival, as spectators learn ...

Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin ... The festival gained popularity over the years from within and outside Africa, organizers say, and attracts thousands of locals and ...

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Held annually, the Voodoo Festival has gained momentum as a key cultural event, drawing attendees from across Africa and beyond. Visitors flock to Ouidah, nestled on Benin’s Atlantic coast ...

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