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Madagascar Cocoa: A Nugget of Flavor from the Red Island Cocoa, this little wonder that hides behind the irresistible sweetness of chocolate, has its well-kept secrets. And one of these most delicious secrets can be found on the paradise island of Madagascar. In this article, let's dive into the exquisite world of […]
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At the crossroads of different cultures, the ancestral cult of Madagascar is imbued with unique traditional practices, such as exhumation. Every year, from July to September, this ritual ceremony takes place on the island, offering a deep connection with the ancestors and a symbolic renewal. The Highlands, with their cold season oscillating between 0 and 20 […]
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My daily life in Madagascar, it is still dark when I wake up among my family members, bathed in the morning freshness of June. On the high plateaus, the temperature is around zero in this season. I get my blanket, which also serves as my “lamba*” for the day. Despite the cold, […]
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In the culture of Madagascar, the Vezo, also known as the “sea nomads”, are a Malagasy people who have historically occupied the entire west coast of Madagascar and depend primarily on fishing for their livelihood. As one of the last nomadic ethnic groups in the country, the Vezo have developed […]
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During a trip to Madagascar, at sunrise, the fishing village wakes up. The light bathes the sleeping faces of my brothers and sisters. We gather on our nighttime mat, a square of sail on the ground. The cool morning welcomes the southern morning stars. Today we are enthusiastically preparing for […]
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The rickshaw is much more than just a means of transport. It is a tradition deeply rooted in the history and culture of Madagascar. For centuries, it has been an integral part of the daily life of Malagasy people. Originally the carts were pulled by zebus, but over time human pullers took over […]
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Education in Madagascar is quite distinguished. If in medieval times, before the 16th century, Arab sailors had set up the first primary Islamic schools (kuttabs) on the east and south-east coast of the island, and it was much later, around 1800, that the first European formal schools came into being. Education has always been accompanied by […]
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If in Madagascar, currently, the administrative power is held by the government, this has not always been the case as almost everywhere in the world. Indeed, this power has only recently appeared. Long before the appearance of this administrative hierarchy of Malagasy social life, the system of power was established […]
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Meeting wild animals in their natural habitat can be an exciting and life-changing experience, and it's one of the ways travel helps us connect with the world around us. But wildlife experiments that involve cruelty, unnecessary captivity, or inappropriate interaction […]
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A game children used to play, especially when major holidays, such as Independence Day, arrived. They made their own meals outside the village or on a playground or almost wherever they wanted and used miniature copies of the utensils of grown-ups. Today, this culture has almost disappeared […]
