Trip from 08th - 19th January 2023 (12 d. / 10 n.) / Epicenter of the Voodoo tradition
Voodoo is the most widespread animist religion in the world, since the slaves took it with them to the "new world" where it adapted and evolved into different branches that still exist, such as Santería, Candomblé...
During the trip we will visit fetish markets and temples. We will have the opportunity to attend ceremonies and different religious activities.
Ouidah Voodoo Festival
Every year since 1991 the Voodoo Festival is celebrated. It is a massive gathering of followers from all over the world. Rituals, dances, and all kinds of ceremonies are carried out to reinforce this religion. Benin is the only country in Africa that officially recognizes an African animist religion in its constitution.
Oshun Oshogbo Sacred Groove
We will enter the Oshun Sacred Groove of Oshogbo (UNESCO) in Nigeria and chat with the priestesses who protect the temple of Oshún, goddess of fertility, the feminine world and water... Tour through the forest and the different sacred places.
The monumental complex of the Royal Palaces of Abomey
Abomey is home to the palaces of the historic kingdom of Dahomey. The royal complex was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
Cities with a colonial footprint
The Atlantic coast is home to large cities such as Cotonou, Porto Novo, Ouidah, Ganvié or Lagos. Cities where the colonial imprint and the mixture of cultures is more than evident.
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