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Baobab products
The baobab produces a tangy, highly nutritious fruit! It can be turned into jam, nectar, or powder for use in baking, among other things. Thanks to its exceptional content of...
Mar 21 2025
Cultural emblems of Madagascar: Zebu and Rice
If someone familiar with the Big Island were asked to summarize Malagasy culture in a few words, they would certainly...
Mar 21 2025
What it means to be Malagasy today
Being Malagasy today is full of paradoxes: people struggling daily to find food while others purchase the latest off-road vehicles, a rich country in natural resources but with one...
Mar 21 2025
Makay expedition 2018 by Détours Madagascar
An exceptional adventure. Exploring the wilderness, crossing rivers on foot or by car, and venturing into uncharted...
Mar 21 2025
The crafting of mohair rugs: A unique Malagasy tradition to preserve
Mohair rugs, made entirely by hand using 100% mohair wool, are a quintessential Malagasy product. Despite their...
Mar 21 2025
Famadihana: The turning of the bones
Famadihana is a tradition often mistaken for simple exhumation, but it is far more than that. Travelers may draw...
Mar 21 2025
The importance of the Malagasy extended family
In Madagascar, family is sacred, much like in other countries. It is the foundation that allows individuals to thrive....
Mar 21 2025
Fanorona: A blend of chess and checkers
Fanorona is a popular Malagasy board game often compared to checkers. When travelers in Madagascar pass by a street or...
Mar 21 2025
Malagasy National Day: Celebration and Patriotism!
Malagasy flags flying everywhere, fairs and games in the streets, people parading with paper lanterns, and firecrackers...
Mar 21 2025
Aluminum art foundry in Ambatolampy: Malagasy craftsmanship
Most Malagasy households have aluminum pots and pans from Ambatolampy in their kitchens, which they primarily use for...
Mar 21 2025
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