Tag: History
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Commemorating the 1947 Malagasy Uprising
It is March 29th in Madagascar—a day when the island nation pauses to remember one of the most significant chapters in its journey to independence.
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Discovering Taombaovao: Madagascar’s New Year Celebration
The 28th of March 2025 is ‘Taombaovao’, the Malagasy New Year. It is also time for ‘Fihavanana Be’, the reinforcement of society’s cohesion. It is a time of renewal, meditation, and pardon, including the pardoning of oneself. Fire is vital in the rituals; it signifies chasing the evil. This time coincides with harvesting. It marks…
L J Padayachy 