As the vibrant rhythms of traditional drums fill the air, Oscar Ue-bi's eyes gleam behind his intricately carved Zaouli mask.

Thousands of spectators gathered in Benin on Sunday for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a vibrant cultural event ...

Thousands of spectators gathered in Benin on Sunday for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a vibrant cultural event ...

Novo, blends sacred rituals and vivid performances to spotlight Vodun traditions and promotes the capital as a cultural hub.

A traditional mask festival in Porto Novo, Benin, showcases the country’s unique face masks and full-body costumes, that are ...

A person in costumes performs in a mask parade during the Porto Novo Mask Festival in Porto Novo, Benin, Aug. 3, 2025. The ...

Video. Thousands gathered in the Beninese capital for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a traditional event that celebrates ...

The theme for 2024 Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks is Bese Saka, Our Wealth is Our Togetherness. The day began at noon with Bese Saka arts activities hosted by Maria Elana Cruz, Ronieka ...

Zarco Guerrero made a career out of masks long before COVID-19. Guerrero grew up in Mesa but has spent more than 20 years traveling the world – including Mexico, Japan and Indonesia – studying ...

Join the Dia de Muertos parade in Downtown El Paso The Dia de Muertos festival will run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. It will feature hands-on arts and cultural activities for families ...