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Southern Madagascar

Barea of Madagascar

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.
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Where is Madagascar?

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.

Entry/stay formalities in Madagascar

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.
Malabary Gasy by Harintsoa Gasy Mpi'kalo

The Malabary

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.
historic preservation

The 12 sacred hills

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.

Is Madagascar safe ?

Are you planning to make a business or tourism tour to Madagascar? This message is for you. First, learn about the risks of travel on a few points. These are safety risks, disease risks, and the risks of breaking taboos. Knowing these risks, you can avoid them. Therefore, have an unforgettable and guaranteed good time.

Madagascar’s 18 ethnic groups

Composed of several ethnic groups, each with its own customs and traditions, Madagascar has eighteen main ethnic groups. Represented in two sub-groups, these ethnic groups constitute the inhabitants of the high plateau and those of the coasts. Through centuries of migration, plurality has been established. Historically, following the Malaysian-Australian-Indonesian migration, the magic of mixing was felt.

Malagasy artistic culture

The artistic culture of Madagascar is a mixture of cultural influences of the different ethnic groups that make up the population of the island. Rich and diversified, the Malagasy artistic culture, offers multitudes of art and culture. It includes dance, music, sculpture, painting, basketry and pottery.

Best season to visit Madagascar

Madagascar, an island off the coast of Africa, is a popular tourist destination known for its varied landscape and unique wildlife. If you are planning a trip to Madagascar, it’s important to consider the best time to go in order to make the most of your visit. In this blog post, we will discuss the best season to visit Madagascar, taking into account factors such as climate, high tourist season, as well as specific activities and regions of interest.
On the road Eastern Madagascar

Typical Malagasy foods:

To speak of Madagascar is to include the originality of its culinary art. Conceived with research and details, this article will take you to the heart of the Malagasy cuisine. Discover the dishes that make the fame of the Red Island: beautiful surprises await you!