What is the Ouidah Voodoo Festival? Every year on January 10th, the small coastal town of Ouidah in Benin comes alive with the vibrant rhythms, colors, and energy of the Ouidah Voodoo Festival. This unique event celebrates Vodun (Voodoo), a…
The festival of Nonvitcha is celebrated in Sèdjè (Cococodji). For nearly a century, the sons and daughters Popo, Houeda and Xwla gather annually to celebrate Pentecost, at the beach of Grand-Popo. Every year, thousands gather to celebrate the union between
This festival is celebrated in the Somba country. This is an initiation rite of boys which takes place in four different stages. During these steps, boys are initiated into the traditions of the tribe and includes sex education.
A ceremony to discover the mysteries of voodoo and especially the rites of bewitchment.
Fête de la Gani is a 7 day annual event generally celebrated in December in Gani. During the festivities, the Bariba Chief of Nikki (The historic capital of the Baatonu people) is presented gifts by his people and other Bariba
The Quintessence film festival generally takes place in the days immediately before and after the Voodoo Festival. This international film festival has been celebrated annually since 2003 dedicated to movies and documentaries from the whole of Africa.