Living Guide

Pétanque: Yves, Zigle, and Franck nearly achieve a breakthrough at La Marseillaise 2026

The famous international competition, La Marseillaise à pétanque, continues to showcase great Malagasy talent. The Décines team, led by two players originally from Madagascar, Jean-François Rakotondrainibe (known as Zigle) and Yves Sédrick Rakotoarisoa, accompanied by Franck Picq, delivered a remarkable performance before bowing out in the semi-finals against Patrick Laur’s team, featuring Sony Even. Captured […]

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Mianatra Program: Launch of the first phase with the first 27 selected schools

The Mianatra pilot program is officially underway. The first schools to benefit from this project have now been identified. This was announced during the signing of the memoranda of understanding on July 3, in the presence of local authorities, officials from the Ministry of National Education, the Regional Directorate of Education, representatives of the schools,

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Morengy: Between Heritage and Metamorphosis

The Morengy is no longer exactly what it used to be. Like any living cultural practice, this traditional Malagasy boxing evolves with its time. This transformation now fuels a genuine debate between defenders of tradition and proponents of renewal. The former lament a slow erosion of the foundations of this ancestral discipline. For them, it

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Concert: Tritra at Piment Café

Tritra is inseparable from the urban musical heritage of Madagascar, serving as a reference and a gathering place for legendary instrumentalists: Tôty, Datita Rabeson, Panà, Ndriana, Popoly, Rolly, Naivo Andriambelo, and others. It also featured a signature voice: Lalatiana. Today, the legend persists. As part of this legacy, Piment Café Behoririka will host a new

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Contemporary Art: ‘Punctuations’ arrive at Casa Sport

Joël Andrianomearisoa breathes a poetic and mysterious dimension into the Casa Sport complex in Andranobevava through his new monumental work, titled ‘Hevitra, teboka, baraingo sy tsoraka’. Located in the ‘domain’ of Andranobevava, a site comprised of luxury residences, green spaces, and sports facilities, Casa Sport was previously purely functional. Joël Andrianomearisoa has sought to transform

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IMSAA: Future-oriented programs tailored to the job market

Professional integration of graduates remains at the heart of reforms in private higher education. With this in mind, IMSAA (Institut de Management et des Sciences Appliquées) structures its academic offerings around programs authorized by the supervising ministry. These curricula lead to degrees officially recognized by the Malagasy civil service, ranging from category IV to […]

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VISUAL ART – Mahery turns portraiture into a profession

At Tana Water Front, Mahery has made portraiture much more than a specialty: it is a profession, a signature, and an ambition. Every day, his pencil brings new faces to life. Behind every stroke, Mahery Nirina seeks more than just a simple likeness: he wants to convey emotion. Based at Tana Water Front, the visual

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PHOTOGRAPHY – From canvas to SLR, the birth of the Pierrot Men legend

The article PHOTOGRAPHY – From canvas to SLR, the birth of the Pierrot Men legend first appeared on 2424.mg – Real-time news in Madagascar. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-08 11:13:06 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original Source: https://2424.mg/photographie-de-la-toile-au-reflex-la-naissance-de-la-legende-pierrot-men/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=photographie-de-la-toile-au-reflex-la-naissance-de-la-legende-pierrot-men

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PETANQUE – Yves Rakotoarisoa and Jean-François “Zigle” Rakotondrainibe qualify for the semi-finals of the Mondial la Marseillaise

Two Malagasy boules players remain in the running to claim the title at the 65th edition of the Mondial la Marseillaise. Competing with the French club Décines, Yves Rakotoarisoa and Jean-François “Zigle” Rakotondrainibe have qualified for the semi-finals of this prestigious pétanque tournament, which is being held at Parc Borély in Marseille. Frenchman Franck Picq

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TOURISM – From sunset to sunrise, the Avenue of the Baobabs experience diversifies

Did you know that the Avenue of the Baobabs is now among the top ten must-visit tourist destinations in Africa? This 320-hectare protected area, managed by the NGO Fanamby Menabe in collaboration with local communities, is home to a unique landscape, featuring three species of naturally aligned baobabs. This site attracts more visitors every year

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