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.
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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
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…
Fête de Nonvitcha
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
Fête de la Diffoni
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.
Cérémonie d’Envoutement de Grand Popo
A ceremony to discover the mysteries of voodoo and especially the rites of bewitchment.