The Vodun religion, also spelled “Vodou,” originated in the Kingdom of Dahomey, present-day Benin, Nigeria, Togo and Ghana.

In the ancient town of Ouidah, located in southern Benin, the annual Voodoo Festival unfolds with a vibrant mix of dance, ...

As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the ...

traditional voodoo celebrations in Benin. This weekend brought the traditional Vodun Days annual festival encompassing arts, culture and voodoo spirituality to the southern town of Ouidah, centre on ...

Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits ... “It is to come back and live their culture, art and spirituality for those who practice Voodoo ...

OUIDAH, Benin — As children dance with great speed ... “It is to come back and live their culture, art and spirituality for those who practice Voodoo,” said Houetchenou.