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Laurent MOREAU france
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Voodoo ceremonies in Benin (West-Africa)
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entry description
Voodoo is a religion that originates in West Africa. Voodoo isn’t black magic or devil worship like you can see in movies. It's a cult of deified ancestors during ceremonies where followers are singing and dancing (no drug)to celebrate the deity. At this time, They can be chosen by the divinity to meet it and speak on its behalf to those present.At this moment, They can also coat their face with white powder like kaolin.about the photographer
French travel photographer specialized int ethnic groups and traditions. He worked for the famous Gamma pictures agency in France. He has been staying in immersion by a lot of tribes all around the world (Akha in Laos, Berberian Nomads in Sahara, Indians in Amazonia, Tadjiks sheperds in Ouzbekistan, fischermen in Madagascar...)back to gallery