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Togo fire dance

Sokodé fire dances

Togo and Benin

Sokodé is the habitat of the Tem tribe. This tribe is known for its traditional fire dances. In the past, after returning from war, the men of the village were welcomed with this fire dance…

Togo and Benin Ganvie

Ganvie

Togo and Benin

Ganvie is a typical lake village in Benin, built on stilts and located in Lake Nokoué, near Cotonou. The village, with its 30,000 inhabitants and about 3,000 bamboo pile houses, is one of

Togo and Benin Ouidah

Ouidah

Togo and Benin

Ouidah used to be an important port from where many slaves left, especially to Brazil. A monument in this coastal town and a museum with a