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Disc 1: Episode 1 - Happy New Arrival (Approx 29 mins) - I start off by Taking You to Meet My form Beninese neighbors. I show you how THEY prepare for authentic Beninese year celebration to celebrate my return to Benin. "During the ceremony the Children Perform Many Beninese traditional dances to drumming music.Episode 2 - Life in Allada (Approx 35 mins) - You Will turn my old Peace Corps house, my neighbor's houses and compound, Solange, s middle class house, the Town Some of Allada and do Shopping in the local market. How Children Learn gather and transport water, and see what a bush taxi Is Like. Disc 2: Episode 3 - Business in Benin (Approx 30 mins) - Tour pineapple drying factory and fields, see Angelo's shoe repair workshop, John's Wood carving workshop, and learn about The Apprentice system in Benin.Tour Jean's house under construction, visit Solange's seamstress workshop and furniture making Arthur's workshop.Episode 4 - Voodoo (Approx 58 mins) Episode 5 - Tourism Beninese Style (Approx 33 mins)CommentsEmilie Pensa says... Discovering Benin West Africa is exactly what I was looking for, but didn't really think I would find.It is filmed by an former Peace Corp worker on a return visit to Benin.This is not a professional travel film, but it is an honest look at real life in Benin.I lent this DVD to a friend who is going to Benin on a mission trip.This film will really help her know what to expect, and prepare her for the living conditions she will experience.It shows the market, the homes, the people; everything you would want to know before going to Benin.There needs to be more films like this!Thanks to Fon is Fun for producing this helpful resource. Posted on August 21, 2010 Venita Weberg says... This is a well-written book filled with facts and historical notes that are fascinating even if you're not planning a trip to Benin. Erika Kraus and Felicie Reid write with an objective but upbeat tone that keeps the book from being too dry, but the facts are all there: from the ties that various cities, temples, and even countries have to the ancient African kingdoms to the best times and transportation methods to visit them. Did you know that you can visit a _king_ in the Royal Palace of Ketou? Or that there are two sacred forests full of voudoun artifacts that are open to foreigners? All the research is there, at your fingertips: the local birds, the extremely edible bush rats, and how to avoid malaria. If bartering is as alien and unpleasant to you as it is to me, this book will help; it tells you the price range for everything from a clay necklace to a night at an upscale hotel. The bulk of the book deals with the "departments" in Benin, listing the major attractions in each area and how to get to them. It lists local restaurants, hotels, and describes native cuisine. In Ketou, women are forbidden to witness the celebrations of the Oro or ask about them in public. In general, don't take or give things with the left hand. Lastly, there is a dictionary of common French and Fon phrases to help you communicate. This book is an indispensable resource. Posted on August 21, 2010 Rosalee Ligonis says... Great information from two with great experiences. The photos were excellent and the book gives great advice for anyone to feel comfortable traveling in West Africa. It's truly and amazing place. Posted on August 21, 2010 Tonette Frenger says... Having this book is like knowing locals. Erika Kraus and Felicie Reid give so much detailed information that I felt like they were touring Benin with me. It's obvious that the authors of this book spent years in Benin and didn't just visit. This book is very comprehensive. It offers information about rural areas and small towns, as well as the larger cities. This book describes the diverse cultures of Benin and guides the reader through areas rarely visited by tourists. This book is a wonderful travel companion and a rare insight into this fascinating country. Posted on August 21, 2010 Latrina Donoghue says... We will be going to Benin in February and staying there until December with our ship.This guide gives much more detailed information than the guides that only include about 40 pages of a West Africa Guide.So it is so helpful to us. Posted on August 23, 2010 Lupe Dirden says... This is a great guidebook. The perspective the authors give is tremendously insightful and informational. The detailed history of Benin is especially useful to Western visitors with limited exposure to Africa. The maps are detailed and the local inforamtion is top-notch. If you're traveling to Benin, this guidebook is requred reading! Posted on August 23, 2010 Chi Malekan says... Having also served in the Peace Corps in Benin like the authors, I know what a difficult place Benin is to navigate.I also know that there is beauty and adventure to be found almost anywhere in the country and I am so grateful to Erika and Felicie for putting this book together to share this wonderful country with the rest of the world.Bon travail et felicitations!! Posted on August 27, 2010 Alaina Cornelison says... Skip this.Get Benin Kings and Rituals which is outstanding.It covers the recent exhibition at the Institute of Art in Chicago.One of the best books on Benin art and culture in recent years. Posted on August 28, 2010 Lakisha Viltz says... Absolutely fabulous travel guide that fits in your pocket for easy access during your travels to Benin. I looked all over for a guide for a recent trip and was thrilled to have found this one! An added bonus - it us up to date! The maps and photos are excellent and there are great recs about what to do, where to go and where to stay from Peace Corps volunteers who served in the country and really know the best of the best. Everything you may need... in this one book! Cheers! Posted on August 30, 2010 Vivien Snitker says... Having lived for two years in Benin myself as a Peace Corps Volunteer (like the authors), I am amazed at this book! The detail enables even new and inexperienced travelers to access off the beaten path destinations and local hangouts.As a Peace Corps Volunteer I always wished there were travel guides written for other countries by volunteers - speaking the local language and living on small salaries for long periods of time in different countries allowed volunteers to amass a wealth of knowledge on great destinations in each country.When I travelled around Africa I used to go into the Peace Corps offices to ask where the best places to eat were!This book covers an enormous amount of activities with so much more variety and detail than a typical travel guide.Readers can truly experience Benin! Posted on August 31, 2010 Leave a Comment |
