Be Prepared for Benin to Leave You Breathless

04 Voodoo Day

Once a year, the Beninese celebrate their most important religious holiday. 10 January is Voodoo Day. Believers gather in their villages to watch Voodoo priests make sacrifices to the god, Bondye. Priests slaughter chickens, drinking their blood and spray it on the crowd and ground. Drumming, singing, dancing and drinking are all part of the rituals. The celebrations in Ouidah are well organized and attended by the world’s media. If you are looking for a more authentic experience, head to other towns or villages. Voodoo Day is one experience you will never forget.

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