Living Guide

Album: ‘Madagascar. The Accordion of the Masikoro Country’ is available again

Since November in Germany, and since April in France, the CD ‘Madagascar. L’accordéon du pays Masikoro’ (1999) has been reissued and will be reissued again this year. The original initiative came from the label Ocora Radio France, which is also behind this new release. Listeners will be able to enjoy the music once again. Captured […]

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Musical: The Lion King returns to stir hearts at CCI Ivato

There are stories that never grow old. Tales that transcend generations, touching the hearts of both children and adults alike. All this magic will return to the stage of the CCI Ivato this Sunday, October 18, with the fourth performance of The Lion King: The Musical, produced… Captured & Published at: 2026-10-15 10:09:09 (Madagascar Local

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Gymnastics: Egyptian expert Yara Morsy paves the way for Malagasy aerobics

Madagascar has reached a significant milestone in the development of gymnastics by hosting, for the first time, high-level training in aerobic gymnastics. From October 12 to 17, the Ankoay gymnasium in Ankorondrano is bringing together 37 participants, including athletes and coaches from the Analamanga, Vakinankaratra, Boeny, and Fénérive-Est regions, as part of a training camp.

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Petanque – Thailand World Championships: Liva, Balôty, Tendry, and Lova secure their spots, while expatriates are left out

Following a rigorous selection process that began on October 10 at the Ankatso boulodrome, the Malagasy Boules Sports Federation (FSBM) has officially announced the national team roster that will represent Madagascar at the 52nd Men’s Triples World Championships and the 17th Precision Shooting World Championship, taking place from November 20 to 24 in Khon Kaen.

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Handball: Nine months of action and reform for the FMHB

The Malagasy Handball Federation (FMHB) presented the report of its first nine months in office at the Mahamasina Sports Palace. For its president, Andriamanga Herilovasoa Ratsimandao, this period has been marked by intense activity despite several challenges encountered. Just one month after taking office, the new leadership team began its work. Captured & Published at:

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TENNIS – SIPEM BANQUE CUP – Competition and business opportunities on the court

The yellow ball returns to the courts in Ambohitrarahaba. Having become a highly anticipated event for tennis enthusiasts and the business community, the Sipem Banque Cup returns for a third edition that promises to be particularly attractive. Over two days, players, amateurs, seasoned competitors, and economic actors will gather at the Country Club courts to

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MENTAL WELL-BEING FESTIVAL – ‘Roba’ moves the jury in Benin

The short film ‘Roba’ by Naina Ravahitrarivo has won the Best Fiction Film award at the International Mental Well-being Festival in Benin. This is a first award for the director, who addresses online harassment and resilience. This recognition transcends Malagasy borders. For Naina Ravahitrarivo, this Best Fiction Film award testifies to the impact of his

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CONCERT – Madagascar Orchestra explores the nuances of classical music

From Rossini to Johann Strauss Sr., about twenty young instrumentalists presented the fruits of their labor during the 173rd Noon Classical Concert on Tuesday at the Institut français de Madagascar (IFM). Madagascar Orchestra continues its exploration of major works from the classical repertoire. Music lovers gathered on Tuesday at the IFM to discover a program

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RUN – 4th Round – East Coast Drag Racing relocated to Arivonimamo

A change of venue less than three weeks before the event. The East Coast Drag Racing, initially scheduled for Toamasina, will finally take place in Arivonimamo. Huge disappointment. The Run Mada club, organizer of the fourth round of the Madagascar Run Championship, announced on Tuesday evening during a meeting with competitors that the East Coast

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Lalatiana in the country: A three-hour show at the Palais des Sports on Sunday

Scheduled for this Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Palais des Sports Mahamasina, Lalatiana’s grand concert is already shaping up to be one of the most significant musical events of the end of the year. Organized by Miritsoka Production, the event was initially scheduled for last year, but circumstances forced the organizers

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