On this occasion the followers of several deities such as Sakpata (God of justice and the spread of smallpox), Dan (the snake more precisely the sacred python, the Vodoun of happiness and total wealth) or even Mami Wata (Goddess water) are honored.
The ceremonies organized by the various convents are a moment of intense exchanges to ward off evil spirits.
Every January 10, the music and dance linked to the Vodoun cult transports you to the heart of an unforgettable celebration with the Egunguns (ancestor spirits) who dance to the rhythm of the drums in their luminous clothes or the Zangbetos (guardian of the night) with their acrobatic and mystical demonstration.
This traditional festival is an opportunity to bring together the followers of this cult from Haiti, Brazil or even Santo Domingo, these descendants of slaves return to the land of their ancestors to obtain the blessing of their Gods. It is a moment of great gathering between the Beninese and its diaspora to celebrate this cult which advocates peace for everyone.
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