Antaimoro (Antemoro or Antimorona) - "those of the shore" - are a people of Madagascar who lives mainly in the southeast of the island, extending the district of Manakara to Mananjary District in the Province of Fianarantsoa, in the region of Anosy. Vaγimba – “those from the forest” Proto-Southeast Barito (Ancient […]
In Madagascar, a culture has almost completely disappeared : that of traditional tattoos. Currently, only, West and south of the Big Island were resilient but gradually, Madagascar this art of tattooing has evaporated in time. However thanks to the outstanding research and collection of the remains of this culture […]
We always wonder : where will do you for the next trip ? I can tell you, United States, the Costa-Rica, Bolivia or the Seychelles ? How about Madagascar. This island contains everything you get at these places. Large areas of southern remind America, Forest East closes unique vegetation […]
The railway Fianarantsoa-East Coast (FCE) is a colonial building railway in the southeast of Madagascar which connects the city of the high plateau of Fianarantsoa in the port city of Manakara. Long de 163 km, it was built by the French between 1926 and 1936 thanks to the work program […]
On the west coast of Madagascar, are ships, and not cars or trucks, which connecting the remote fishing villages. The Malagasy vessels - specifically schooners two or more masts, usually sails front and rear - are considered much more reliable and cheaper […]
When you have finished a journey of discovery in the interior of Madagascar and want to end on a note of blue and sun, there is only one way. The seas of northern Madagascar bathed in sunshine almost all year. All around the island, found little strings of islets […]
Since ancient times, the world has always devoted a worship to the spiritual entities and has cultivated a belief from stars and planets. Madagascar has been influenced by many cultures and is no slouch in terms of astrology and divination. For many Malagasy, astrology under the jurisdiction […]
Who is No Trace? Sans Trace Canada is a non-profit organization which aims to promote the responsible use of natural areas through education, of research, and partnerships. Many of us have already taken a pinecone or a rock, deviated path to avoid […]
MADAGASCAR AND ITS “SMALL FIVE” Madagascar is located a few hundred kilometers of the great African continent but has not followed the same trend in terms of wildlife. In Africa, we are proud to have the “Big Five” and why Madagascar might not be entitled to his “Five”. As on the island, There's no […]
Circumcision in Madagascar - With us, in Madagascar, despite a fairly harsh winter, people will not forget as long to cultivate their love of life. It is between the months July to October as it feels to wake the spirits of holidays. Short, winter in Madagascar traditionally festive : Famadihana (exhumation of the dead), […]