Did you know? The word "Voodoo" traces its roots back to the West African Fon people from southern Benin which translates to spiritual realm. The beliefs of Voodoo involve spirits that are said to exist throughout the natural world, amongst the living. The Voodoo religion is the one of the major religions in Benin and is also practiced within certain tribes in Togo, Ghana, Nigeria, Haiti, Cuba and Brazil. The Voodoo festival is celebrated on 10th January in Ouidah, the Voodoo capital of Benin. L

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