Living Guide

CONTEMPORARY ART – The 321 Festival brings dance and history into dialogue

The 7th edition of the 321 Festival, titled “Dihy sy Tantara” (Dance and History), brings together young creators, international artists, and professionals around contemporary dance. Malagasy contemporary dance is taking on a new dimension with the 7th edition of the 321 Festival, organized by the Rary Company until August 16. Over seven days, 34 performances, […]

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19th Boeny Rally: Mathieu Andrianjafy Aims for a Flawless Performance

Thirty-five crews are set to compete in the 19th edition of the Boeny Rally. This “Holiday Rally,” organized by the Go Janga club, serves as the third round of the Madagascar Rally Championship and will take place in Mahajanga from August 13 to 15. As the mid-season event, this is the first rally held outside

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DIGITAL – Children are increasingly using social media

More and more children are accessing social media, despite the age restriction for those under 13. “Very young children come to connect at our place. We are not sure if their parents are aware of their social media usage,” a cybercafé manager confided yesterday. Others have their parents’ approval, having been gifted their own phones.

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TENNIS – U12 – The next generation sets off to conquer Maputo

Hardly had the Madagascar U12 Championship concluded when the Malagasy rising stars turned their focus to a new international challenge. A delegation of six young players has flown to Maputo, Mozambique, to participate in the 2026 Southern Africa U12 Championship. In the girls’ category, the selection relies on Faratiana Razafiarisoa, who was recently crowned 2026

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National Championship: Ngotia Martinez and Tovonirina remain untouchable

The Madagascar Junior and Veteran Championship concluded on Sunday at the ACSA Ambohidahy courts. Held from August 1st to 9th, the event brought together the best young players across various age categories. The U18 category was the most anticipated. In the girls’ division, Ngotia Martinez caused a sensation by clinching the title against Mirindra Razafinarivo,

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U18 Afrobasket: Madagascar remains second in Group B after defeat to Mali

The Ankoay lost their duel against the Mali Eaglets on Sunday at the Palais des Sports in Treichville, Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The Malagasy national team fell 44-53 in their final group stage match of the U18 Afrobasket. Madagascar finishes in second place in Group B, behind Mali. A’Ranty Rasetrarivony, who was once again the best

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Festival: Jazz@tohatohabato, a major national jazz event

The “festival”—it is hard to find a better term for it—Jazz@tohatohabato has confirmed its status as a major cultural event in the capital. Popular, elegant, musical, and star-studded over four days, it concluded in a grand finale yesterday at the foot of the Antaninarenina stairs. This historic staircase was transformed into a jazz arena, captivating

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Visual Art: The Essence of Daily Life in ‘Fragments of Humanity’

Small scenes of life that often go unnoticed, and the daily routines worn thin by the passage of time… Through “Fragments of Humanity,” an exhibition opening this Friday evening at Caruso Creations by Nykanto in Waterfront Ambodivona, artists Dina Rabearivelo and Sam Denhof capture the very essence of these moments. They explore humanity as it

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Circumcision and ‘Famadihana’ in Bemasoandro Itaosy: Zero tolerance for road blockages and noise pollution

The festive atmosphere surrounding ‘famadihana’ (exhumation ceremonies) and circumcisions is in full swing this season. However, individual freedom now ends where the rights of road users begin. The rural commune of Bemasoandro Itaosy has just adopted firm measures to regulate these events and put an end to the daily inconveniences suffered by the public. Captured

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School Sports: Official kick-off today in Mahajanga

The City of Flowers is buzzing with excitement. The 2026 edition of the National School Sports Games begins today in the city of Mahajanga. Both the organizers and the regional delegations have completed their final preparations: athletes and officials are now ready to take to the field. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-10 09:39:36 (Madagascar Local

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