The culture of Madagascar reflects the origins of the Malagasy people in Southeast Asia, East Africa and Oceania. The influence of Arabs, Indians, British...
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Christianity is the largest religion in Madagascar, with Protestantism and Catholicism being its main denominations. Madagascar is a secular state, and the nation's...
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Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar and the Fourth Republic of Madagascar, is an island country comprising the island of Madagascar and...
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Malagasy (redirect from Madagascan)
Someone or something from Madagascar Malagasy people Malagasy language Malagasy Republic Related to the culture of Madagascar Madagascar (disambiguation) This...
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language, of Austronesian origin, is generally spoken throughout the island. The official languages of Madagascar are Malagasy and French. As a member of the...
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The history of Madagascar is distinguished clearly by the early isolation of the landmass from the ancient supercontinent of Pangaea, containing amongst...
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The architecture of Madagascar is unique in Africa, bearing strong resemblance to the construction norms and methods of Southern Borneo from which the...
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Malagasy peoples (redirect from People of Madagascar)
Madagascar portal The Malagasy (French: Malgache) are a group of Austronesian-speaking ethnic groups indigenous to the island country of Madagascar....
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Malagasy cuisine (redirect from Cuisine of madagascar)
diverse culinary traditions of the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar. Foods eaten in Madagascar reflect the influence of Southeast Asian, African, Oceanian...
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in Madagascar History of Madagascar Culture of Madagascar Architecture of Madagascar Cuisine of Madagascar Ethnic groups of Madagascar Languages of Madagascar...
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Fady (taboo) (category Culture of Madagascar)
People, places, actions or objects may be the subject of fady, which vary by region within Madagascar. The taboos are believed to be enforced by supernatural...
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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (also known as Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa) is a 2008 American animated adventure comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation...
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Masonjoany (category Culture of Madagascar)
Otjize – Butterfat-ochre paste worn by Himba Culture of Mayotte Culture of Madagascar Women in Madagascar Niaina Casimir, Miray (2016). Valorisation du...
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The highly diverse and distinctive music of Madagascar has been shaped by the musical traditions of Southeast Asia, Africa, Oceania, Arabia, England, France...
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Antananarivo (redirect from Capital of Madagascar)
(pronounced [tana]), is the capital and largest city of Madagascar. The administrative area of the city, known as Antananarivo-Renivohitra ("Antananarivo-Mother...
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The Madagascar Plan (German: Madagaskarplan) was a plan proposed by the Nazi German government to forcibly relocate the Jewish population of Europe to...
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Penguins of Madagascar (also known as Penguins of Madagascar: The Movie) is a 2014 American animated spy action comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation...
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Culture of Ethiopia Culture of Kenya Culture of Madagascar Culture of Malawi Culture of Mauritius Culture of Mozambique Culture of Rwanda Culture of Seychelles...
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Famadihana (redirect from Turning of the bones)
tradition of the Malagasy peoples of Madagascar. During this ceremony, known as the turning of the bones, people bring forth the bodies of their ancestors...
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Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! (redirect from National anthem of Madagascar)
pronunciation: [ri taniⁿɖ͡ʐazanaj malala o]) is the national anthem of Madagascar. The lyrics were written by Pasteur Rahajason, and the music by Norbert...
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The Hova, or free commoners, were one of the three principal historical castes in the Merina Kingdom of Madagascar, alongside the Andriana (nobles) and...
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Moraingy (category Culture of Madagascar)
Moraingy is an unarmed, bare-fisted striking style of traditional martial art from Madagascar. Participation in this combat form was originally limited...
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the concept of sanctity and imbued authority in the traditional culture of Madagascar. It is a spiritual quality that was the essence of social and political...
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holidays in Madagascar are: "Martyrs Day in Madagascar in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021. "Independence Day in Madagascar in 2021"....
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Hiragasy (category Culture of Madagascar)
in Madagascar, particularly among the Merina ethnic group of the Highland regions around the capital of Antananarivo. It is a day-long spectacle of music...
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Savika (redirect from Bull-fighting in Madagascar)
or savika omby (lit. 'to cling to the back of a zebu'), is a traditional zebu-wrestling sport of Madagascar's Betsileo people, in which fighters, called...
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Sikidy (category Culture of Madagascar)
Sikidy is a form of algebraic geomancy practiced by Malagasy peoples in Madagascar. It involves algorithmic operations performed on random data generated...
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Lamba (garment) (category Culture of Madagascar)
men and women that live in Madagascar. The textile, highly emblematic of Malagasy culture, consists of a rectangular length of cloth wrapped around the...
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of Imerina are hills of historical significance to the Merina people of Madagascar. Located throughout Imerina, the central area of the highlands of Madagascar...
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Anziza Salema (category Year of birth missing (living people))
roots lie in the Sakalava Boina culture of Madagascar. Mahaiza Mipetraka (1999) Ameolalana (2004) Talents de Madagascar Vol. 1 (2006) Official website...
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