Culture & traditions

Zoto and his walk around Madagascar: traveling to the ends of the earth with and for his family

Recently, Zoto, whose real name is Maurice Randrianarison, has become a social media star in Madagascar. Everyone is captivated by the adventure he is living with his family: walking around

The tuk-tuk

Albert Rakoto Ratsimamanga: A Name of Trust Today Associated with Covid Organics

The name Ratsimamanga came back into the spotlight on April 19, 2020, when the President of the Malagasy Republic announced the discovery and distribution of a remedy against Covid-19. I

Ifaramalemy sy Ikotobekibo, Madagascar's Immortal Tale

Once upon a time, at sunset, young and old would gather around a wood fire that had been used to cook dinner. In the courtyard of the house, everyone would sit on the ground, often with children on a mat,

The Women Who Shaped Madagascar's History

The place of women in society? Should we even question whether she should be equal to men or not? Doesn't she deserve to be better valued? In Madagascar's history, few names of

Hira Gasy: A Folkloric Battle of Oratory, Song and Dance

The 12 Sacred Hills of Imerina

Among Madagascar's most emblematic sites are the 12 sacred hills of Imerina. Discover the history behind the elevations that shaped modern Antananarivo

Traditional Malagasy Houses: Symbols of a People's Identity

Originally, Malagasy houses were built from wood and consisted of just a single room. As Europeans arrived in the country, other construction materials were gradually introduced

Masonjoany: The Beauty Ritual of Malagasy Women

During a trip to Madagascar, you'll surely spot women on the beach with a kind of white or orange face paint—that's masonjoany, a beauty mask made in Madagascar! Sometimes it's applied uniformly across the face, and sometimes in ornamental patterns.

AMF: Meaningful and High-Quality Craftsmanship

Handmade goods are everywhere in Madagascar. The Malagasy craftsmanship market is remarkably diverse. Today, training in crafts professions is becoming a solution to the difficult situations faced by unemployed men and women.

The Aloalo, an Essential Component of Mahafaly Culture

Aloalos are richly carved wooden totems adorning the tombs of the Mahafaly people in the southwest of the Great Island. They can be found notably along RN10 during an extensive journey to southern

Madagascar's Cultural Emblems: The Zebu and Rice

If you asked someone familiar with the great island to sum up Malagasy culture in a few words, they would certainly include the zebu and rice. Here's why.

Malagasy Flavors Not to Miss During Your Trip to Madagascar

To enjoy an unforgettable culinary journey to a country where flavors are as diverse as they are exquisite, Madagascar is the ideal destination. The Great Island reveals many facets, including its unique cuisine. Discover which local specialties are not to be missed during your visit.

Yasmine Fidimalala, an artist painted in the colors of her canvas

It takes much to fill a canvas for this 42-year-old Malagasy painter and plastic artist.

Rice-fish farming in Madagascar: a practice that should be a reference

Rice represents more than 40% of agricultural income sources for Malagasy households. The rice-fish system has always existed in Madagascar, but with rice-fish farming, fish production becomes more substantial

The Father Pedro Phenomenon

In France, Father Pedro Opeka is known for his books co-written with Abbé Pierre and his numerous television appearances in 2017. A few people may have remembered his name in 2013 when he was

The Barea, Madagascar's Superheroes

They say superheroes save lives… In Madagascar, the Barea have resurrected far beyond anything one could imagine. A page turned in how Malagasy people are perceived, long dismissed as « the underdogs »

Madagascar's National Day: Celebration and Patriotism!

Malagasy flags raised everywhere, street fairs and games, people parading with paper lanterns and firecrackers echoing throughout the evening