Clad in white and pink, Deborah Bossou, 25, blends vibrant song with dance as she immerses herself with fellow practitioners in Vodun, traditional voodoo celebrations in Benin. This weekend ...

Predating many religions by tens of thousands of years, Voodoo is a way of life in its country of origin, Benin. Battle of Benin I’ve arrived in the tiny nation to unearth the final frontier of ...

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 ...

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But here at the 2025 Voodoo Festival in Ouidah in the West African country of Benin it's a different story. The event draws thousands of visitors from across the globe, offering a vibrant ...

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 ...

OUIDAH, Benin — 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 arena ...