First off, interesting choice. The fact Benin is the birthplace of voodoo is always something I never really knew till now which is neat. Coupled with the fact you explain what voodoo really is and what it means to the country and its people made it more compelling. It’s also interesting as voodoo itself is a major tourist infrastructure for the community in Benin. I don’t really see anything else here to add maybe than how it spread abroad more and maybe what is deemed as misleading and such.
I was surprised to learn how Voodoo in Benin is more than the fearful stereotype portrayed in the media, but rather a respected cultural and religious tradition. To me, the best part of your infographic was the allegations vs truth, which taught me to see the religion through a more informed lens. I think you did a great job!
I was surprised to learn how misunderstood Voodoo is outside of Benin, and how central it is to daily life, healing practices, and community identity rather than the dark stereotypes often shown in the media. The best part of this infographic was the section explaining how Voodoo practices support cultural preservation and economic growth through tourism. It really made me appreciate how important these traditions are for the country’s future. One small piece of constructive feedback would be to double-check spelling and grammar in a few areas to make the flow even stronger, because the visuals and storytelling are already very powerful.
It was refreshing to learn more about the practice of voodoo and its complexity. In the west, it is, as this notes, often caricatured as having malicious intent and practices, especially in popular culture. This presentation serves as a great primer on how the practice of voodoo is so much more than stereotypes such as using dolls to hurt people from a distance.
I was surprised to learn how extensive the following for Voodoo is. It is remarkable that a faith originating in Benin demonstrated such resilience and influence that it spread across the Atlantic and established diasporic communities in the Western Hemisphere. The most compelling aspect of the infographic was its explanation of how Voodoo is integrated into daily life, particularly through artistic expression and medicinal practices.
Very interesting infographic. When I first heard about voodoo being the official language of a country, I was very shocked and surprised to hear that. While one may think of Voodoo as taboo in this case in Benin it’s something seen positively in one’s daily lives. Very well-done America!
I was very surprised to learn that Benin is the home of Vodoo traditions and their symbolic meaning. While Western cultures appear to misinterpret its meaning, your infographic does a wonderful job of highlighting its pursuit of maintaining harmony with the spiritual world, honoring ancestors and seeking healing.
The layout of the infographic is structured in such a way that it is very easy to follow and I enjoyed the illustrations as they help grasp the topic. Excellent job!
Hey America,
Very interesting infographic! I was completely unaware of the voodoo culture in Benin and how there are over 50 million believers in West Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. I loved the pictures you selected for your infographic, from the art, festivals, and rituals, it truly makes your infographic captivating!
It is so important to deconstruct stereotypes created by the West regarding African traditions. We have seen how the voodoo practice is often perceived as something negative in our culture and your Infographics completely changed my perspective. I loved to learn more about this practice, its origins and everything it represents to a country.
What surprised me most about this country is the origin of voodoo and how it’s being practiced and observed. I was not aware that 1.9 million practiced it. The best part of this infographic was the explanation about the prosperity of Benin with or without Voodoo. Showing how without it, it’s a weakening factor for Benin on many levels. This was a great presentation, and very informative I do not have any additional suggestions for the author.
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Cris Saldana
First off, interesting choice. The fact Benin is the birthplace of voodoo is always something I never really knew till now which is neat. Coupled with the fact you explain what voodoo really is and what it means to the country and its people made it more compelling. It’s also interesting as voodoo itself is a major tourist infrastructure for the community in Benin. I don’t really see anything else here to add maybe than how it spread abroad more and maybe what is deemed as misleading and such.
Teagan McSherry
I was surprised to learn how Voodoo in Benin is more than the fearful stereotype portrayed in the media, but rather a respected cultural and religious tradition. To me, the best part of your infographic was the allegations vs truth, which taught me to see the religion through a more informed lens. I think you did a great job!
Michael Ortiz
Hi,
I was surprised to learn how misunderstood Voodoo is outside of Benin, and how central it is to daily life, healing practices, and community identity rather than the dark stereotypes often shown in the media. The best part of this infographic was the section explaining how Voodoo practices support cultural preservation and economic growth through tourism. It really made me appreciate how important these traditions are for the country’s future. One small piece of constructive feedback would be to double-check spelling and grammar in a few areas to make the flow even stronger, because the visuals and storytelling are already very powerful.
Ruben Garcia
It was refreshing to learn more about the practice of voodoo and its complexity. In the west, it is, as this notes, often caricatured as having malicious intent and practices, especially in popular culture. This presentation serves as a great primer on how the practice of voodoo is so much more than stereotypes such as using dolls to hurt people from a distance.
Emily Norwood
I was surprised to learn how extensive the following for Voodoo is. It is remarkable that a faith originating in Benin demonstrated such resilience and influence that it spread across the Atlantic and established diasporic communities in the Western Hemisphere. The most compelling aspect of the infographic was its explanation of how Voodoo is integrated into daily life, particularly through artistic expression and medicinal practices.
Jesse Turnquist
Very interesting infographic. When I first heard about voodoo being the official language of a country, I was very shocked and surprised to hear that. While one may think of Voodoo as taboo in this case in Benin it’s something seen positively in one’s daily lives. Very well-done America!
Elena Petrova
I was very surprised to learn that Benin is the home of Vodoo traditions and their symbolic meaning. While Western cultures appear to misinterpret its meaning, your infographic does a wonderful job of highlighting its pursuit of maintaining harmony with the spiritual world, honoring ancestors and seeking healing.
The layout of the infographic is structured in such a way that it is very easy to follow and I enjoyed the illustrations as they help grasp the topic. Excellent job!
Daniel Foxx
Hey America,
Very interesting infographic! I was completely unaware of the voodoo culture in Benin and how there are over 50 million believers in West Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. I loved the pictures you selected for your infographic, from the art, festivals, and rituals, it truly makes your infographic captivating!
Caio Ravagnani
It is so important to deconstruct stereotypes created by the West regarding African traditions. We have seen how the voodoo practice is often perceived as something negative in our culture and your Infographics completely changed my perspective. I loved to learn more about this practice, its origins and everything it represents to a country.
LaShanna Hill
What surprised me most about this country is the origin of voodoo and how it’s being practiced and observed. I was not aware that 1.9 million practiced it. The best part of this infographic was the explanation about the prosperity of Benin with or without Voodoo. Showing how without it, it’s a weakening factor for Benin on many levels. This was a great presentation, and very informative I do not have any additional suggestions for the author.