Masks, rituals and tradition take center stage in Porto-Novo
Benin For two days, Benin’s political capital, Porto-Novo, came alive with the mythical Egungun, Zangbéto and Guèlèdè figures during the Mask Festival, as ceremonies and parades filled the city with color and tradition.
In Porto-Novo, the Mask Festival is helping shape a tourism strategy built on immersion, understanding rituals and meeting tradition bearers.
Martin Cruz, who had been in Benin for two weeks, said he had discovered the festival for the first time in Porto-Novo, along with its costumes, dances, hairstyles and deep cultural significance.
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