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Partner in Antsirabe: The PLUMERIA hotel & SPA is a subtle blend of elegance, cozy comfort and authenticity nestled in the very heart of the city of ANTSIRABE, ideally located on the quiet avenue adjoining the station and a stone's throw from the historic city center. The recently built establishment combines contemporary materials and noble wood carved from pure […]

During a trip to the African continent, tourists will have the opportunity to explore breathtaking cultural centers and historical monuments. To begin the discovery, globetrotters can visit the Al-Azhar mosque-university in Egypt. This structure is one of the oldest universities on the planet. It was built in 969 in […]

Madagascar is a magical island, beautiful and full of smiles and encounters. Discovering Madagascar is: living the country, meeting the people, creating a relationship, sharing, eating the succulent dishes prepared over a charcoal fire and "fatapera", living the atmosphere, discovering its human wealth and at the same time, its exceptional Fauna and Flora. […]

Mikea Lodge Established since April 2015, Mikea Lodge belongs to a Malagasy family whose common values ​​focus on promoting the country and its riches. Located 120 km north of Tuléar, Mikea Lodge is inspired by both the charm of the surrounding forest as well as the natural beauty of […]

THE RETURN OF OUR EFFORTS!!! We visited the village in December 2016. So much good news!!! We were welcomed with songs, dances… What happiness… Small tear of personal joy at having been able to contribute to the development of a small remote village… Our small village Haragnana is today elected “Pilot Village”, thanks to the School […]

With the precious support of very Dear Friends and Relatives, Lovers of Madagascar: “LES AMIS DE MADAGASCAR”, from the ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (R.Q.E.) in France, the SAINT JOSEPH ROMILLY SUR SEINE school (France), the MANAGER OF THE PALMARIUM HOTEL in Ankanin’ny Nofy, people who were kind enough to accompany us in our projects, the family, and […]

According to Indonesian tradition, the origin of Sasando is linked to a young boy from the island of Rote, Sangguana. The story goes that one day when he was feeling tired, he fell asleep under a tree. Sangguana then dreamed of playing beautiful music with a unique instrument whose melody would be enchanting. When he woke up, […]

The highly diverse and distinctive music of Madagascar has been shaped by the musical traditions of Southeast Asia, Africa, Arabia, England, France and the United States as successive waves of settlers have made the island their home. Traditional instruments reflect these widespread origins: the mandoliny and kabosy owe their existence to the introduction of the […]

Far from the consumer society, a thousand miles from the abundance of toys, Malagasy children have the chance to play with everything, and even with almost “anything”. A few stones, 2 minimum, the conversation between the characters (stones) can begin. The dialogue is done by hitting one stone with another and […]