Promoting Madagascan crafts.
Antananarivo, Madagascar - In an unprecedented move to promote the talent and ingenuity of local craftspeople, Madagascar is preparing to host the first edition of the International Handicraft Fair Madagascar (IHM). Announced by Joël Randriamandranto, the Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, at a press conference on 13 February, this event marks a major turning point in the promotion of Madagascan handicrafts on the world stage.