Sao Tome and Principe, a pair of volcanic islands off Central Africa, are known for their lush rainforests, cocoa plantations, and Creole culture. The people are warm, community-oriented, and proud of their music and dance traditions. Roman Catholicism is the main faith, but local spiritual practices—such as ancestor veneration and healing rituals—are woven into daily life. Festivals often blend church processions with drumming, singing, and feasting.
