OUIDAH, Benin (AP) — As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the gods and spirits that are evident all around the arena ...

OUIDAH, Benin, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Isaline Attelly, a native of the Caribbean island of Martinique, had been living in Benin ...

The Voodoo festival has become a real tourist magnet, attracting visitors from the continent and beyond every year.

This photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026 shows locals dressed in traditional costumes during the Vodun Days in Ouidah, Benin. The 2026 edition of Vodun Days is held from Jan. 8 to 10 in Ouidah, a historic ...

Russell Wilson revealed he is beginning the process to apply for Beninese citizenship while attending Vodun Days in Benin ...

Ciara returned to Benin for Vodun Days months after becoming a citizen, as the festival continues to position Ouidah as a key ...

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Benin’s mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festival OUIDAH, Benin (AP) — The festival gained popularity over the years from within and outside Africa, organizers ...