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Festivals in Sub-Saharan Africa

Mask festivals, fishing derbies, and living heritage celebrations.

Two men in red ceremonial dress preparing for a vodun ritual in Ouidah
Jan 2–9, 2027

Ouidah Vodun Days

Benin's national voodoo celebration: drums, masked spirits and libations on the beach

Ouidah, Benin$$$$
Priests in embroidered robes carrying the tabot during Timkat in Ethiopia
Jan 18–20, 2027est.

Timkat

Ethiopia's Epiphany: white-robed crowds, sacred processions and a blessing by water

Gondar, Ethiopia$$$$

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