Benin’s Voodoo Festival Evolves into ‘Vodun Days’ to Attract Tourists

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Steeped in tradition and spirituality, Benin’s annual Vodun festival has undergone a transformation, now known as ‘Vodun Days.’ Kneeling as she gazes out to sea draped in white cloth and strings of pearls, Simenou Dangnitche has just completed the final stage of her annual ritual. Every January for the past 15 years, the 48-year-old local … Read more