Living Guide

Book: ‘A Taste of Madagascar’, an award-winning literary journey

Driven by a sensory exploration of the hidden treasures of the Great Island, the book ‘A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island’, published in February by Post Hill Press and distributed by Simon & Schuster, has triumphed on the global literary stage. It won the title of laureate at the ‘International’ awards. […]

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Music: Marolahy, the phenomenon of Malagasy music

The phenomenon of local music has a stage name: “Marolahy”. According to some, he is a descendant of the “Marambitsy”, but he primarily hails from the royal city of Marovoay, in western Madagascar. The hit that established his reputation on the national show-biz scene remains the track “Doany”. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-12 07:23:57 (Madagascar

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ITF Taekwondo: Madagascar to host the Southern Africa Zone Championship in November

The Great Island is preparing to reach a historic milestone in the world of ITF taekwondo. Following the Madagascar championships in a few weeks, the island will host the Southern Africa Zone Championship for the first time this coming November. This competition will bring together four nations and marks the rise of Malagasy taekwondo. Captured

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Motocross – MXoAN: Madagascar fields six riders in Windhoek

The Great Island is making a stylish appearance at the continental event. On August 29th and 30th, the Motocross of African Nations (MXoAN) will be held at the Gallina Motocross Park circuit in Windhoek, Namibia. Madagascar will be represented by six riders, ready to defend the national colors against more than 180 competitors from across

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U18 Afrobasket: The Ankoay face the Lionceaux in the quarterfinals

A’Ranty’s team will face the Senegalese on their path to the final four of the African Cup. The Madagascar Ankoay are approaching a major turning point in the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket. Having finished second in Group B with two wins and one loss, the young Malagasy players will meet Senegal, who finished second in

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Beach Volley – U18 Nations Cup: Madagascar women’s team takes silver

The CAVB Zone 7 U18 Beach Volleyball Nations Cup concluded this Tuesday on the sands of Tanana Soa, in Ambohimanga Rova. During the semi-finals, Madagascar dominated the women’s category with two teams qualifying. The pair of Fedrianah and Safidy had the opportunity to reach the final against their opponents. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-12 07:08:37

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Art: Anthropomorphic Transcendence in ‘Lavatondro’

Ultimately, the spirit or the soul can be anthropomorphic: this is what the exhibition by Ralf Arivelo, Stam Looney, and Jeremia explores in ‘Lavatondro’, held at La Teinturerie in Ampasanimalo. The works will be on display until September 2nd. From this perspective, traditional dogmas no longer hold ground. Through paintings featuring various forms and… Captured

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THE VOICE AFRIQUE – Val refines his preparation for the final

As the last Malagasy contestant remaining, Val is intensifying his preparations for the grand finale of The Voice Afrique, the African and Francophone adaptation of the famous musical talent show, scheduled for August 14 in Côte d’Ivoire. Launched in 2016, this program brings together young artists from over 16 Francophone African countries to showcase the

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TENNIS – The Razafindrazaka brothers lift three national titles

Ny Avo, the elder, and Ambinina Razafindrazaka made their mark during the Madagascar Junior Championship, which concluded on Sunday. At 15 and 9 years old, the two brothers each secured a national title for Ny Avo and two crowns for Ambinina, confirming their talent and their rise on the courts. The future of Malagasy tennis

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TAPOLAKA GLADY – Rossy reconnects with his roots

On August 22, at the Palais des Sports, Rossy will revisit the history of Tapolaka Glady with “Timeless,” a show intended to bridge the memories of the early editions with new generations. From modest lighting to giant screens, and from limited technical resources to a meticulously designed production, Tapolaka Glady is scaling up without denying

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