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 ...

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 ...

Voodoo rituals are ongoing in Benin. Travellers can readily encounter ... Inconspicuous white flags mark the rural outdoor spot. On closer inspection, the revered shrine is a piled-high mecca ...

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 ...

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Benin's mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festival As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from ...

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 ...