Savé, Benin
Museums
If you're in Savé, Benin and interested in visiting museums, one option is the Musée Honmé, which is located in Abomey around 30 km away. It contains artifacts from the once-great Kingdom of Dahomey. Another option is the Ethnographic Museum of Porto-Novo, which is located in the capital city of Benin around 125 km away.
Food
Some of the most recommended and popular dishes to eat according to local people in Savé, Benin include:
1. Akpan - a type of corn porridge that is often served with a soup or stew.
2. Ikokore - a traditional dish made from grated yam mixed with spices and fish or meat.
3. Kuli-Kuli - a popular snack made from ground peanuts, spices, and sometimes fish or shrimp.
4. Amala - a starchy dough made from cassava, yams, or plantains that is often served with a spicy sauce.
5. Pounded yam - boiled yam that is mashed until smooth and stretchy.
Note that these are just a few examples, and there are many more delicious and unique dishes to try in Savé and throughout Benin.
Activities
Some fun activities that local people in Savé, Benin enjoy include visiting the weekly markets (such as the Djidja Market), attending cultural festivals (like the Fête de la Guelewarou in October), exploring the historic ruins of Abomey (around 30 km away), and taking part in traditional dances and music performances.
