Performers dance during an international dance festival in Ouidah, Benin, Jan. 13, 2023. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)
COTONOU, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- The Republic of Benin is located in West Africa, bordering Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, Togo and the Atlantic Ocean.
People take part in a canoe race during the 3rd edition of the festival of water sports, culture and arts of Ganvie, in Ganvie, near Cotonou, Benin, Aug. 26, 2023. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)
Models present creations during the Benin Fashion Night in Cotonou, Benin on July 22, 2023. The fashion show was part of the Benin Fashion Month held from July 1 to 22. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)
Artists perform during a concert highlighting traditional Beninese music at the Congress Palace of Cotonou, Benin, on March 25, 2023. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)
People take part in a parade during the Benin International Arts Festival in Ouidah, Benin, Feb. 17, 2023. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)
People take part in a parade of playing folk drums in Porto-Novo, Benin, on July 24, 2023. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua)
