Living Guide

The Great Island is preparing to write a new chapter in its chess history. The Malagasy delegation has departed to participate in the 46th Chess Olympiad, which will be held from September 15 to 27 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. More than 190 nations will gather for this major global chess celebration. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-15 […]

Madagascan pétanque continues to shine on French courts. At the National de Chalon-sur-Saône, the team composed of Baloty, Lova, and Bondy secured a brilliant victory in the final against the trio of Laleuf, Pailheret, and Bernard, with a decisive score of 13 to 3. This clear victory confirms the positive momentum of the Madagascan representatives

The opera is opening a new stage for overseas creation. On October 1st and 2nd, the Massy Opera will host “3 Opéras d’Outre-mer” (3 Overseas Operas), a show bringing together around a hundred artists for three works dedicated to the history and realities of the Indian Ocean. Among them, thirteen Malagasy lyric artists will participate

The Tana International Marathon (MIT) is moving through uncertain territory. While rumors of the cancellation of the 2026 edition are already circulating among athletes who have been preparing for months for this major event, no official confirmation has yet put an end to the suspense. Scheduled for October 10 and 11, the competition remains on

“Doranga,” a form of traditional boxing mixed with martial arts, holds a significant place in the culture of the Vezo people. This practice is also widespread among other ethnic groups in southwestern Madagascar, spanning from the Menabe region to the southern coast of the Atsimo-Andrefana region. Far more than just a sport, “Doranga” is a

The two Malagasy teams on a summer tour in France are taking turns winning. The trio of Lova, Baloty, and Bondy claimed the trophy in Chalon-sur-Saône. In a display of dominance, the boulistes from the Great Island have been shining and impressing since their return to the French summer tour last year. The two teams

Third attempt. The country’s top billiards player, 41-year-old Daniela Raharinavalona Andriamihaja, leads the list of twenty-seven athletes selected for the International Billiard Federation (IBF) World Championships, which will take place from October 23 to November 1 in Cape Town, South Africa. Dani will be participating in the world summit for the third time. He reached

Laughter, but also facing reality. For over three hours, Joely performed a series of sketches to a packed house with “Marina Mafy” on Sunday at the Palais des Sports in Mahamasina. Covering family, parenting, violence, mental health, social conditions, education, sexuality, aging, religion, and even fairy tales, the comedian tackled taboo or uncomfortable subjects by

An encouraging performance for Madagascar. The Malagasy karate delegation secured two bronze medals and obtained four qualifications for the individual World Championships at the conclusion of the 2026 African Karate Championships, held in Algiers, Algeria, from September 5 to 13. Among the athletes, Ornella Andriatsivoh distinguished herself in kumite in the U21 over 68 kg

Eleven artists and designers, eleven ways of working with materials. For its second edition, Malagasy Design Gaze (MDG) brings together creators from September 19 to October 2 at the Soarano Station, exploring textiles, earth, stone, metal, wood, and other materials rooted in Malagasy heritage. Through their works, the event, themed “Re Dessin, Re Dessein” (Re-drawing,