The annual traditional mask festival in Porto-Novo, Benin, showcased vibrant performances with wooden masks and flowing fabrics, celebrating both sacred and secular traditions. The event, linked to the Yoruba, Somba, and Betammaribe communities, honors ancestral spirits and promotes cultural tourism in the region. It featured local crafts, cuisine, concerts, and parades, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)