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New series, this time in northern Benin, the land of the Tata Somba. I love this area, unfortunately located right on the edge of a zone classified as red by the French government. In everyday life, things are calm there, but one is not entirely sheltered from a violent incursion coming from the North.
I stayed there for 10 days. One evening, a group of young people came to visit. I wondered whether it was simply a courtesy visit or something else. But the village chief with whom I was staying is well respected. We got along very well, and he even wants to build my own Tata Somba for my next visit (if the season allows it — it needs to be during winter, ideally November/December).
I learned a great deal during my stay in this village, particularly about the use of plants and seeds. I also discovered an amazing seed for breakfast: fonio. Mixed with honey, it’s absolutely delicious.
I left with regret. The rainy season was fast approaching, and I no longer had any charged batteries for my cameras (since then, I’ve acquired a solar panel to avoid this kind of issue when I stay several days in a village).
I hope you enjoy this series as much as I enjoyed staying there.
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