SANTA BARY
It is a rice festival, where the Malagasy celebrate the first harvest: ...Read more
ALAHAMADY BE
Malagasy New Year of Merina origin, especially celebrated in the Highlands. ...Read more
LA FÊTE NATIONALE
Read moreEvery year, Madagascar celebrates the anniversary of its independence on June 26, 1960. Two days before, all buildings are decked out in the colors of Madagascar. On the 26th, official ceremonies include a military parade, while hira gasy opera performances are organized in the various districts. At night, it's time for dancing to the rhythms of tsapiky, salegy and the inevitable afindrafindrao. In the country's other cities, the festivities take many forms, with dance and music always playing an essential role.
CARNAVAL DE MADAGASCAR
Read moreA newborn in the country's festive calendar: the Madagascar Carnival was launched in 2015 with a first colourful edition. Parades, regional fairs, concerts and other activities punctuate the capital's main roads and its unmissable Avenue de l'Indépendance for three days.
FAMORANA
Read moreCircumcision ceremonies take place between June and September throughout the country, on an individual basis. Among the Antambahoakas in the Mananjary region, they take place collectively every 7 years and grow considerably over a 4-week period. They are called Sambatra. The next Sambatra will take place in October 2021.