Gallery
Faces, places, moments
A mosaic of images, words and claims telling the story of our projects, daily life in Pahou and the beauty of Benin.
Agbé
/a-gbé/
In the Adja language it means «life».
Benin is the historical cradle of the Vodún religion.
Culture
Wézon
/way-zon/
«Welcome»: hospitality is an essential community gesture.
Cotonou is the economic capital; Porto-Novo is the official one.
Geography
Sɔdabi
/so-da-bi/
Palm distillate, the drink of conviviality.
More than 50 local languages are spoken in Benin.
Languages
Mawu
/ma-wu/
The creator principle in Adja-Fon spirituality.
Ganvié is a stilt village on Lake Nokoué.
Places
Akwaba
/a-kwa-ba/
«Be welcome»: a greeting of hospitality.
On January 10th Benin celebrates the National Vodún Holiday.
Traditions
Nɔvi
/nɔ-vi/
Brother or sister: a bond beyond blood.
Yam is one of the most beloved foods in Benin.
Food
Égbé
/ay-gbay/
«Community»: no one walks alone.
The Kingdom of Dahomey, on the territory of today's Benin, lasted more than three centuries.
History
Hwèdo
/hway-do/
«Time»: a precious gift to be shared.