CIRCUIT 6: AVLÉKÉTÉ, THE ISLAND OF MEMORIES

PROGRAM

- Introductory speech at the Afrique Décide Institute: Historical and urban reading of the city of Ouidah (30 min)

- Introductory speech on the history of the founding and settlement of Avlékété village (20 min)

- Canoe trip in the mangroves: Discover fishing techniques and net weaving (45 min)

- Vodun sea cemetery: Vodun conservatory of memory (20 min)

- Network of Vodun squares and courtyards in the village: Living and worship spaces (45 min)

- Salt production site: Ingenuity and traditions around “white gold” (30 min)

- Fâ: At the palace of Bokonon, the man who knows everything about everything, even about you (30 min)

Duration & Price: 4h00 / 30,000 FCFA

Transport option: Tricycle (1–2 people) or Car (+2 people)

OTHER ACTIVITIES: A Vodun Zangbeto mask performance can be organized for you in Avlékété, upon reservation, for an additional 70,000 FCFA.