culture   Benin

11 commonsense assertions
Concepts (11) beninese (1) voodoo rituals (1) ouidah (1) art and craft (1) family structure (1) mealtime customs (1) palm wine tapping (1) religious practices (1) snake worship (1) traditional clothing (1) voodoo symbols (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 beninese Benin The term 'Beninese' encompasses the people, language, and culture of the West African country of Benin. 5
2 voodoo rituals Benin Voodoo rituals are significant ceremonies in Benin for spiritual and cultural connection. 4
3 ouidah Benin Ouidah in Benin is historically significant for its role in the Atlantic slave trade and vibrant Voodoo culture. 3
4 art and craft Benin Benin culture highly values bronze, brass, and wood sculptures as artistic expressions. 1
5 family structure Benin In Benin, extended family members commonly live together and participate in raising the children. 1
6 mealtime customs Benin In Benin, mealtime customs include the common and traditional practice of eating with hands, especially for dishes like fufu. 1
7 palm wine tapping Benin Palm wine tapping in Benin is integrated into social and religious contexts, often used in ceremonies and rituals. 1
8 religious practices Benin Voodoo ceremonies and rituals are integral to traditional religious practices in Benin. 1
9 snake worship Benin Snake worship is integrated into traditional ceremonies and festivals in Benin's culture. 1
10 traditional clothing Benin Traditional clothing in Benin is characterized by the use of colorful and intricately patterned fabrics, with specific designs representing different ethnic groups. 1
11 voodoo symbols Benin Voodoo symbols in Benin hold deep cultural and spiritual significance. 1