A traditional mask festival in Porto Novo, Benin, showcases the country’s unique face masks and full-body costumes, that are ...

Thousands of spectators gathered in Benin on Sunday for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a vibrant cultural event ...

As the vibrant rhythms of traditional drums fill the air, Oscar Ue-bi's eyes gleam behind his intricately carved Zaouli mask.

Novo, blends sacred rituals and vivid performances to spotlight Vodun traditions and promotes the capital as a cultural hub.

Thousands of spectators gathered in Benin on Sunday for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a vibrant cultural event celebrating ancestral spirits, heritage, and traditional identity.

People dressed in costumes perform during the mask festival in Porto-Novo, Benin, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. August fuel price: ...

A person in costumes performs in a mask parade during the Porto Novo Mask Festival in Porto Novo, Benin, Aug. 3, 2025. The ...

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