Enter Benin through dance

“My favorite part of the trip was the Sakpata Ceremony.”

“I came to Benin because I play a lot of Afro-Diasporic traditions in Latinamerica. I believe it is really important for me to see the source to better understand some of the materials of the Diaspora.”

“The moment that marked me the most was the Koku ceremony at the Sacred Forest.”

“I witness how music is a vehicle of these possessions, and the energy of the drums.”

“This vibration allows them to experience the possession. We saw this in their bodies, in their movements.”

“To see this was exceptional, to understand the power that music has to human beings.”

“I truly recommend this project to those that want to promote their connection not only to their spirit and mind but also their musicality.”

“It was a very important journey, very important decision, very important opening of my confidence to say YES to Yló Connections.”

“The rhythms that heal my body, the rhythms that retrain it to be exactly in the place it needs to be.”

“A reconnection to the place where my ancestors came from.”

“Allowing myself to come here, to see it for myself, where do I come from.”

“What a blessing it has been to be here and understand again where my people are from.”

“Reconnecting the cellular memory of my body through taking this trip with Yló Connections and being inundated with the clothing, the food, the music, the movement.”

“Traveling to Benin with Yló Connections was a meaningful cultural experience. Being there during the iconic Vodun Days Festival made the journey special. Before the festival, we had the opportunity to learn traditional dances with Orphée Georgah, which gave me a deeper understanding and appreciation of the ceremonies and performances we later witnessed firsthand.”

“What impacted me most were the conversations with the Elders. They generously shared their wisdom, helping me understand the richness and complexity of Beninese culture, the significance of Fa/Ifá, and the true essence of Vodun. I came away with a new perspective, realizing that Vodun is far more than what many people assume, it's a deeply rooted religion, a philosophy, and a way of life that shapes community, identity, and spiritual practice.”

“What makes Yló Connections truly unique is that it offers something for everyone. Whether you're passionate about dance, eager to learn traditional drumming, interested in preparing authentic Beninese cuisine, or simply looking to nourish your mind and body through beach yoga with Cecilia Slongo, every experience is thoughtfully curated to immerse you in the culture.”

“My favorite part of the trip was the Sakpata Ceremony.”

“I came to Benin because I play a lot of Afro-Diasporic traditions in Latinamerica. I believe it is really important for me to see the source to better understand some of the materials of the Diaspora.”

“The moment that marked me the most was the Koku ceremony at the Sacred Forest.”

“I witness how music is a vehicle of these possessions, and the energy of the drums.”

“This vibration allows them to experience the possession. We saw this in their bodies, in their movements.”

“To see this was exceptional, to understand the power that music has to human beings.”

“I truly recommend this project to those that want to promote their connection not only to their spirit and mind but also their musicality.”

“It was a very important journey, very important decision, very important opening of my confidence to say YES to Yló Connections.”

“The rhythms that heal my body, the rhythms that retrain it to be exactly in the place it needs to be.”

“A reconnection to the place where my ancestors came from.”

“Allowing myself to come here, to see it for myself, where do I come from.”

“What a blessing it has been to be here and understand again where my people are from.”

“Reconnecting the cellular memory of my body through taking this trip with Yló Connections and being inundated with the clothing, the food, the music, the movement.”

“Traveling to Benin with Yló Connections was a meaningful cultural experience. Being there during the iconic Vodun Days Festival made the journey special. Before the festival, we had the opportunity to learn traditional dances with Orphée Georgah, which gave me a deeper understanding and appreciation of the ceremonies and performances we later witnessed firsthand.”

“What impacted me most were the conversations with the Elders. They generously shared their wisdom, helping me understand the richness and complexity of Beninese culture, the significance of Fa/Ifá, and the true essence of Vodun. I came away with a new perspective, realizing that Vodun is far more than what many people assume, it's a deeply rooted religion, a philosophy, and a way of life that shapes community, identity, and spiritual practice.”

“What makes Yló Connections truly unique is that it offers something for everyone. Whether you're passionate about dance, eager to learn traditional drumming, interested in preparing authentic Beninese cuisine, or simply looking to nourish your mind and body through beach yoga with Cecilia Slongo, every experience is thoughtfully curated to immerse you in the culture.”

“My favorite part of the trip was the Sakpata Ceremony.”

“I came to Benin because I play a lot of Afro-Diasporic traditions in Latinamerica. I believe it is really important for me to see the source to better understand some of the materials of the Diaspora.”

“The moment that marked me the most was the Koku ceremony at the Sacred Forest.”

“I witness how music is a vehicle of these possessions, and the energy of the drums.”

“This vibration allows them to experience the possession. We saw this in their bodies, in their movements.”

“To see this was exceptional, to understand the power that music has to human beings.”

“I truly recommend this project to those that want to promote their connection not only to their spirit and mind but also their musicality.”

“It was a very important journey, very important decision, very important opening of my confidence to say YES to Yló Connections.”

“The rhythms that heal my body, the rhythms that retrain it to be exactly in the place it needs to be.”

“A reconnection to the place where my ancestors came from.”

“Allowing myself to come here, to see it for myself, where do I come from.”

“What a blessing it has been to be here and understand again where my people are from.”

“Reconnecting the cellular memory of my body through taking this trip with Yló Connections and being inundated with the clothing, the food, the music, the movement.”

“Traveling to Benin with Yló Connections was a meaningful cultural experience. Being there during the iconic Vodun Days Festival made the journey special. Before the festival, we had the opportunity to learn traditional dances with Orphée Georgah, which gave me a deeper understanding and appreciation of the ceremonies and performances we later witnessed firsthand.”

“What impacted me most were the conversations with the Elders. They generously shared their wisdom, helping me understand the richness and complexity of Beninese culture, the significance of Fa/Ifá, and the true essence of Vodun. I came away with a new perspective, realizing that Vodun is far more than what many people assume, it's a deeply rooted religion, a philosophy, and a way of life that shapes community, identity, and spiritual practice.”

“What makes Yló Connections truly unique is that it offers something for everyone. Whether you're passionate about dance, eager to learn traditional drumming, interested in preparing authentic Beninese cuisine, or simply looking to nourish your mind and body through beach yoga with Cecilia Slongo, every experience is thoughtfully curated to immerse you in the culture.”

“My favorite part of the trip was the Sakpata Ceremony.”

“I came to Benin because I play a lot of Afro-Diasporic traditions in Latinamerica. I believe it is really important for me to see the source to better understand some of the materials of the Diaspora.”

“The moment that marked me the most was the Koku ceremony at the Sacred Forest.”

“I witness how music is a vehicle of these possessions, and the energy of the drums.”

“This vibration allows them to experience the possession. We saw this in their bodies, in their movements.”

“To see this was exceptional, to understand the power that music has to human beings.”

“I truly recommend this project to those that want to promote their connection not only to their spirit and mind but also their musicality.”

“It was a very important journey, very important decision, very important opening of my confidence to say YES to Yló Connections.”

“The rhythms that heal my body, the rhythms that retrain it to be exactly in the place it needs to be.”

“A reconnection to the place where my ancestors came from.”

“Allowing myself to come here, to see it for myself, where do I come from.”

“What a blessing it has been to be here and understand again where my people are from.”

“Reconnecting the cellular memory of my body through taking this trip with Yló Connections and being inundated with the clothing, the food, the music, the movement.”

“Traveling to Benin with Yló Connections was a meaningful cultural experience. Being there during the iconic Vodun Days Festival made the journey special. Before the festival, we had the opportunity to learn traditional dances with Orphée Georgah, which gave me a deeper understanding and appreciation of the ceremonies and performances we later witnessed firsthand.”

“What impacted me most were the conversations with the Elders. They generously shared their wisdom, helping me understand the richness and complexity of Beninese culture, the significance of Fa/Ifá, and the true essence of Vodun. I came away with a new perspective, realizing that Vodun is far more than what many people assume, it's a deeply rooted religion, a philosophy, and a way of life that shapes community, identity, and spiritual practice.”

“What makes Yló Connections truly unique is that it offers something for everyone. Whether you're passionate about dance, eager to learn traditional drumming, interested in preparing authentic Beninese cuisine, or simply looking to nourish your mind and body through beach yoga with Cecilia Slongo, every experience is thoughtfully curated to immerse you in the culture.”