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The holiday of my lifetime!

The holiday of my lifetime! What a wonderful way to celebrate my 50th birthday. I felt an honoured guest at all times revisiting my country of birth. The selection of activities/visits was very well chosen as it covered a wide…

La Fête de l'Awilé

The festival of Awilé is an annual celebration . It is believed that the goddess of the lake brings together the inhabitants of nearby villages to chase away the evil spirits.

La Fête de l’Igname

This traditional celebration  was originally organized by the Salman tribe to give thanks for a good harvest. This Yam festival is celebrated annually on the 15th of August in the town of Savalou.  According to Tossoh GBAGUIDI XIII, King of…

Ouidah Annual Voodoo Festival

Ouidah Annual Voodoo Festival dance

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…