Every year, the vibrant nation of West Africa transforms into a swirling vortex of color and spirit during the captivating Voodoo Festival. This annual celebration, held in the heart of Ganvie, draws practitioners from far and wide to honor their ancestors and deities in a truly unique spectacle. Costumed dancers weave through throngs of eager sp

I realized these ‘haystacks’ are Voodoo spirits generally known as Zangbeto and therefore are the standard Voodoo guardians from the night time – the Nightwatchmen. These are the unofficial law enforcement force and dispensers of justice. I didn't envy the human police who battled to help keep the crowds from encroaching on dancers and Voodoo