As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the gods and spirits that are evident all around the arena are beckoned upon by ...

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OUIDAH, Benin — As children dance with great speed ... The festival gained popularity over the years from within and outside Africa, organizers say, and attracts thousands of locals and ...

OUIDAH, Benin (AP) — As children dance with great ... The festival gained popularity over the years from within and outside Africa, organizers say, and attracts thousands of locals and ...