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Madagascar vanilla: A precious commodity, but in peril
Vanilla is a highly prized spice widely used in the food industry (to flavor food products) and the cosmetics industry...
Mar 11 2025
Aloalo: An essential component of Mahafaly culture
The aloalo are intricately carved wooden totems that adorn the tombs of the Mahafaly people in the southwest of...
Mar 11 2025
AMF: Craftsmanship with purpose and high quality
Handcrafted goods are everywhere in Madagascar, and the country's artisanal market is exceptionally diverse. Today,...
Mar 11 2025
Madagascar Cocoa: An exceptional cocoa
Madagascar's cocoa is renowned for its quality and unique flavor! It delights chocolatiers and pastry chefs who would...
Mar 11 2025
Madagascar caviar: An exceptional product set to conquer the world!
Madagascar has been producing Africa’s first caviar since 2017, and the country began exporting it at the end of 2018...
Mar 11 2025
Donia, a grand festival on a small island
"Nosy Be" (https://www.voyagemadagascar.com/guide-madagascar/destination/nosy-be) is a paradise island located in the...
Mar 11 2025
Volambetohaka Festival: The event of the year in the region of Amoron’i Mania
Madagascar is an island rich in cultural events. Almost every region has its own specific festival, such as the...
Mar 10 2025
Fihavanana: Ancestral philosophy, backbone of Malagasy society
In this very short article, I will attempt to present the fihavanana without quoting sociologist experts and share the...
Mar 10 2025
The Filanjana, an ancient means of transportation for Malagasy nobles
The filanjana was the means of transportation for the nobles during the era of the Malagasy monarchy and French...
Mar 10 2025
The Hira Gasy: A folkloric battle of speeches, songs, and dances
The Hira Gasy is primarily a street performance held in any open space (streets, sports fields, church courtyards, rice...
Mar 10 2025
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