In western Africa, different communities practice the religion of Voodoo, a belief system based on the idea that their ancestors co-exist with the living, serving as protectors and granters of favors.

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Clad in white and pink, Deborah Bossou, 25, blends vibrant song with dance as she immerses herself with fellow practitioners ...

OUIDAH, Benin — As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the gods and spirits that are evident all around the arena ...