National Voodoo Day in Benin. Here Voodoo is the national religion. (c) Dan White/Panos Pictures.

A voodoo priestess

 

The King of Allada and the 'Grand Hounoun' arrive at the ceremonies.

 

Drums and music are the soundtrack to voodoo ceremonies.

 

Voodoo dancing

 

A goat is sacrificed

 

Fetishers hail the Grand Hounoun