About Us

The mission of the Royal Palace of Dada Daagbo Hounon Houna II to educate and empower the voice of Vodun practitioners by providing interfaith, educational and public programs. The Palace creates partnerships in the public and private sector that support the health and wellbeing of children, and encourage sustainable development practices in Benin Republic and the greater Afro-Atlantic world.

2021: A Year of Return
August 15-23 

In partnership with The AfroAtlantic Theologies & Treaties Institute, the Royal Palace of Hounon Houna II, provides educational seminars, public programs, and spiritual tours  intended to nurture you on your life's journey. Make the coming year, the year you return to your ancestral roots in the former Kingdom of Dahomey -- the Republic of Benin.

Join us from 15 to 23 August, for our intensive sacred education and spiritual counseling workshops which  guide and instruct  both novices and inititates, about the 4 principle elements of Vodun's cosmological world view, through 4 divinities and a tour to 4 major spiritual cities that will refine your relationship to the Ancestors.  
Earth... Porto Novo.... Sakpata
Air... Abomey...Mawi Lisa          
Water...Ouidah ...Agbe    
Fire...Ketu...Ogun       
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Sites of memory like the Door of No-Return make your trip unforgettable.
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Create new memories relaxing on Benin's pristine beaches.
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Our journey is inspired by the prayers of your Ancestor's hopes for your return to the Motherland. The village on stilts, Ganvie, is among the most unique sites in all of Africa and is a stop on our sacred education tour.
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Shop at local artisan markets for souvenirs.

The Pathways of the Ancestors: Sacred Knowledges Tour 
Begin your spiritual journey in the historic City of  Ouidah, and join members of the Royal Palace as we visit world patrimony sites, the slave routes,  covenants, markets in the cities of Abomey, Allada, Cotonou, Ganvie, Ketu, Porto Novo and more.  Highlight your trip with an African Naming Ceremony to mark the new being you've become filled with deeper knowledge and the healing power of the mysteries. The full intinerary includes meals accommodations and locale transportation.

This extraordinary voyage is $US 2700 (double) $US 3000 (single) excluding airfare, tips, and taxes. Visit our Facebook Page at VodunHwendo and write us for all details  at  the AfroAtlanticTheologies@gmail.com  

Discussions on Vodun Lead by Recognized Local and International Authorities  
 Dance, Music, Mediation, Prayer and Ritual Workshops
Visits to Sacred and Historical Sites 
African Naming Ceremony
Spiritual Baths and Divination