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Baobab products

The baobab produces a tangy, highly nutritious fruit! It can be turned into jam, nectar, or powder for use in baking, among other things. Thanks to its exceptional content of...

Mar 21 2025

Cultural emblems of Madagascar: Zebu and Rice

If someone familiar with the Big Island were asked to summarize Malagasy culture in a few words, they would certainly...

Mar 21 2025

What it means to be Malagasy today

Being Malagasy today is full of paradoxes: people struggling daily to find food while others purchase the latest off-road vehicles, a rich country in natural resources but with one...

Mar 21 2025

Makay expedition 2018 by Détours Madagascar

An exceptional adventure. Exploring the wilderness, crossing rivers on foot or by car, and venturing into uncharted...

Mar 21 2025

The crafting of mohair rugs: A unique Malagasy tradition to preserve

Mohair rugs, made entirely by hand using 100% mohair wool, are a quintessential Malagasy product. Despite their...

Mar 21 2025

Famadihana: The turning of the bones

Famadihana is a tradition often mistaken for simple exhumation, but it is far more than that. Travelers may draw...

Mar 21 2025

The importance of the Malagasy extended family

In Madagascar, family is sacred, much like in other countries. It is the foundation that allows individuals to thrive....

Mar 21 2025

Fanorona: A blend of chess and checkers

Fanorona is a popular Malagasy board game often compared to checkers. When travelers in Madagascar pass by a street or...

Mar 21 2025

Malagasy National Day: Celebration and Patriotism!

Malagasy flags flying everywhere, fairs and games in the streets, people parading with paper lanterns, and firecrackers...

Mar 21 2025

Aluminum art foundry in Ambatolampy: Malagasy craftsmanship

Most Malagasy households have aluminum pots and pans from Ambatolampy in their kitchens, which they primarily use for...

Mar 21 2025

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