In the end, it's always music

Singing and dancing is a part of everyday life in Kemon, and in Beninese culture in general. Here are a few videos of the stunning colors and sounds from the students at my school in Kemon.




This was taken at the Liberation ceremony for apprentices at my next door neighbor's shop. This is a typical Fon dance.








This is the presentation of gifts given to the Mistress at the end of the Liberation Ceremony.





Another example of Fon dance. This particular girl has especially punctuated movements.







This is a bunch of my favorite girl students performing during the opening ceremony to our cultural days last May. The clip is a bit rough, but you get the idea.