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Benin's mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festival

The annual Voodoo Festival in Ouidah, Benin, attracts thousands of locals and foreigners, showcasing ancient traditional beliefs and modern life.
Jaimie Lyne from Guadeloupe attended the festival out of curiosity to learn about Voodoo and Benin's cultural heritage.
The festival emphasizes the beauty and value of Voodoo, according to Christian Houetchenou, the mayor of Ouidah.
Lyne noted that her mother's visit in 2023 sparked her interest in Voodoo, challenging the demonized perceptions of the religion.

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Benin festival seeks to dispel voodoo stereotypes

OUIDAH, Benin - Modeste Zinsou, manager of Benin's Python Temple, gently drapes a live snake around a visitor's neck at the country's annual voodoo festival, as spectators learn about the reptiles' sacred connection to voodoo spirituality.

1 month ago·Singapore

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Benin's mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festival

Benin's Ouidah has celebrated its annual Voodoo Festival which has made the town a mecca for Voodoo worshippers as well as a tourist attraction.

1 month ago·United States

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada 1 month ago on Monday, January 13, 2025.

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