Acadja Fish Park

Plant branch fences in shallow lagoon water so fish gather and breed, then harvest at the right moment, balancing growth, currents and neighbouring parks.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Benin.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Crossroads and Golden Ages (about 500 to 1500), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of Africa: Sahel, West and Central.