Cultural Customs

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• In Benin, when a boy invites a girl to a restaurant, he should pay for the food. Even if it is a girl who invites a boy, he should pay the bills.”—Mohammed Gangnon --dorothytchada@yahoo.fr
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• 1. “In Benin, some family members don’t swim. Some members died from drowning in the past. That’s why they are not allowed to swim.”—Emile Dakpo 2. “Voodoo is the dominant religion in Benin. It’s known as traditional religion as well.”—Fifaton Ekpè --dorothytchada@yahoo.fr
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• "Most families in Benin like pompous funerals. They organize a big party for the deceased person, even if they didn’t take care of them when they were alive.” – Adamou Soulé --dorothytchada@yahoo.fr
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• 3. In Benin, there are many tribal celebrations. The oldest is “Nonvitcha” (brotherhood) and celebrated by Xwla people in the south. ”—Bola N’Gobi --dorothytchada@yahoo.fr
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• 4. In Benin, someone can practice many religions—Voodoo, Christianity, and Islam. They worship either one depending on the circumstances.”—Faridath Bello --dorothytchada@yahoo.fr
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• 6. “In Benin, Voodoo is celebrated every 10th January. The celebration began in 1992 when former President Nicéphore Dieu-donné was in power.”—Rosette Hounsou --dorothytchada@yahoo.fr
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• 1. In Benin, for many families, when they don’t have male children among their children, they haven’t got children. As a result, they will start looking for male children at all costs.” Ibrahim Traoré --dorothytchada@yahoo.fr
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