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Fêtes Des Masques

One of Côte d'Ivoire's (Ivory Coast) most famous festivals is the Fêtes des Masques (Festival of Masks), which takes place in the region of Man occurs in November.

Numerous small villages in the region hold contests to determine the best dancers and to pay homage to forest spirits who are embodied in the elaborate masks.