The mask festival in Benin's capital, Porto-Novo, blends sacred rituals and vivid performances to spotlight Vodun traditions ...

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 ...

The vibrant cultural event celebrates ancestral spirits, heritage, and traditional identity.

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

WATCH: Benin celebrates cultural heritage at Mask Festival Thousands gathered in the Beninese capital for the country’s ...

Benin's government and city authorities launched the event to replace the Porto Novo International Festival, usually held in January, and there were both secular and religious masks on show.

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Video. Thousands gathered in the Beninese capital for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a traditional event that celebrates ...

Spectators poured into Benin's capital for a new festival celebrating traditional masks over the weekend as the West African country seeks to attract visitors and showcase its cultural heritage ...