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Ganvie

This is a village on stilts lying in Lake Nokoué, near Cotonou. With a population of around 20,000 people, it is probably the largest lake village in Africa and is known as the Venice of Africa. The village was established…

Temple of Pythons

In most parts of the world snakes are feared, but in Benin they are revered. Royal pythons are worshipped in Benin, especially in Ouidah. The Temple of Pythons in Ouidah is a small room of twelve square meters that houses…

Zangbeto Ceremony

Zangbetos are the traditional voodoo guardians of the night in the Yoruba religion of Benin and Togo which are known as the "Night watchmen". Similar to Egunguns, they are highly revered and act as an unofficial police force patrolling the