Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual ...

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 are beckoned upon by ...

OUIDAH, Benin (AP) — The festival gained popularity ... where everything — from trees to wooden carvings and earthen walls — bears portraits of gods and spirits invoked day and night by ...

OUIDAH, Benin — As children dance with great speed ... where everything — from trees to wooden carvings and earthen walls — bears portraits of gods and spirits invoked day and night by ...

Benin's Ouidah has celebrated its annual Voodoo ... where everything — from trees to wooden carvings and earthen walls — bears portraits of gods and spirits invoked day and night by devotees ...

Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits ... from trees to wooden carvings and earthen walls – bears portraits of gods and spirits invoked day ...

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

Ewuare rebuilt the capital of the kingdom, Edo City, which is present-day Benin City. A wall was built around the capital and included moats for increased protection. The wall took decades to ...