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

A wave of color and rhythm sweeps through the ancient town of Ouidah in southern Benin each year during its renowned Voodoo ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is in full swing, drawing millions of devotees and travellers from around the world to the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. The first week of the Mela has been extraordinary, with ...

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

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

Ouidah in Benin hosted thousands of visitors on Friday for the 2025 Voodoo Festival. The annual festival featured traditional ...

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

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 ...

(AP Video by Dan Ikpoyi) Ouidah in Benin hosted thousands of visitors on Friday for the 2025 Voodoo Festival. The annual festival featured traditional ceremonies, dances, and rituals that offer deep ...

Zangbeto masquerades the traditional Voodoo guardians of the night performing ahead of the annual Voodoo Festival in Ouidah, Benin, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba) ...