Photos of Benin's traditional mask festival as ancient customs come alive

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Photos of Benin’s traditional mask festival as ancient customs come alive

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PORTO NOVO, Benin (AP) — A traditional mask festival in Porto Novo, Benin, showcases the country’s unique face masks and full-body costumes, that are tied to ancient customs and traditions.

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This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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Photos of Benin’s traditional mask festival as ancient customs come alive

PORTO NOVO, Benin (AP) — A traditional mask festival in Porto Novo, Benin, showcases the country’s unique face masks and full-body costumes, that are tied to ancient customs and traditions. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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