OUIDAH, Benin — 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 ...

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 ...

I n the ancient town of Ouidah, located in southern Benin, the annual Voodoo Festival unfolds with a vibrant mix of dance, rituals, and spiritual fervour. Children dressed in vivid robes whirl to ...