Voodoo Day Celebrated in Benin
Thousands of followers have gathered in Benin in the seaside town of Ouidah to celebrate National Voodoo Day.
They met at a beach called the point of no return, where slaves left on ships for the Americas centuries ago, taking their religion with them.
Followers of the once-banned religion have been dancing, drumming, praying as animals are slaughtered in ceremonies.
Of Benin's seven million citizens, 65% believe in Voodoo. The day has been a national holiday for a decade. Full Story
Related: spells, wicca, pagan, voodoo
They met at a beach called the point of no return, where slaves left on ships for the Americas centuries ago, taking their religion with them.
Followers of the once-banned religion have been dancing, drumming, praying as animals are slaughtered in ceremonies.
Of Benin's seven million citizens, 65% believe in Voodoo. The day has been a national holiday for a decade. Full Story
Related: spells, wicca, pagan, voodoo
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