Togo purges its violent past with voodoo ceremonies Togo's government announced last week that Christian, Islamic and voodoo "purification ceremonies" would be held to purge Togo of its violent past and promote reconciliation. The voodoo ceremony on Thursday saw bare-chested women dancing and a ram and a cockerel sacrificed. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES*PLEASE NOTE - CONTAINS IMAGES OF NUDITY AND VIOLENCE AGAINST ANIMALS