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The Regional High Priest of Voodoo Daagbo Hounon is presiding over the day's rituals. He is dressed in ceremonial robes, with a striking top hat, and holding a staff made from cowry shells.

They have been called by many names—doctor, priest, artist, visionary, master of ecstasy. In the past they have been branded as sorcerers, witch doctors, charlatans, and voodoo priests.