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 ...

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

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

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

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.

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 ...

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

Mask festival brings 'buzz and beauty' to Benin's capital Josué MEHOUENOU Aug 6, 2024 Updated Aug 7, 2024 Comments 1 of 4 Zangbeto, traditional Vodun guardians of the night, at the Porto Novo ...