One of the rare species of Madagascar, this animal often lives in the forest for fear of being hunted by the local population. Half cat, half dog it is the largest carnivore of Madagascar. It is probably the result of an evolution of carnivorous mammals that arrived on the island several years ago.
Exhumation of the bodies of dead ancestors, or famadihana, is a tradition in Madagascar in specific regions. This ceremony consists of turning over the dead to wrap them in new shrouds. One of the cultural values of the Malagasy people, the famadihana is practiced at key times of the year. As a way to celebrate life and death, the famadihana is a time of gathering for families and local communities.
Let's talk about famorana, or circumcision in Madagascar. It is considered a rite of passage from a boy to adulthood, and a transition to the responsibility of a man. Everyone has their own way of performing the famorana, from the most traditional to the most modern. Find out how the famorana is performed in both cases. Each region performs the famorana at a specific time.
Enjoy the drinks produced and consumed in Madagascar. Malagasy drinks can be traditional, modern or hybrid. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are listed. They are made from local ingredients.
Charming through their grave, you will find a distinct culture among the Mahafaly people. They live in the southwest region of Madagascar. Expressing their cultures and beliefs through their crafts, and funerary art, these people act for the cultural richness of Madagascar. They are a living testimony to the history and tradition of this community.
For those who don't know, Barea refers to Zebu. A type of zebu that has a long history in Madagascar. Thanks to a great curator of Malagasy culture (Abraham Ralainony Ramboasalamarazaka) who shared, I had the chance to collect some information about this zebu Barea.
Discover where exactly the big island of Madagascar is located. If you imagine one day to make a small unforgettable vacation in Madagascar, it is important to know some geographical information about the island.
Before you can start exploring this wonderful country, you will need to familiarize yourself with the entry and stay formalities. In this article, we give you the crucial information for your Madagascar travel documentation.
Celebrating cultural event and ceremonies, is the occasion to wear the malabary.
A typical costume of the highlands, discover its origin, its characteristics: The malabary has a symbolic meaning in relation to the decorations and accessories that accompany it. How and when to use the malabary? Currently to maintain the tradition this garment holds a cultural importance for the belonging to the community.
Important to Malagasy culture, the 12 sacred hills of Imerina are places of religion and pilgrimage. Associated with kings and religious figures, each of the hills has a unique history and meaning. The inhabitants of Imerina believe that the hills have spiritual powers, and that they protect those who visit them.
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