Benin: The Gelede Masks, A Treasure of Tradition

Masks, magical movements, singing: the wisdom of the village is passed down from generation to generation, year after year. It is a warm morning, and all the inhabitants of Lanta Kope, a small village in southern Benin, have gathered to attend the Gelede festival, which takes place when the dry season ends and when the …

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