From October 31 to November 7, 1955, political economy professor Luc Fauvel delivered a series of lectures at the Franco-Malagasy Circle in Antananarivo, covering topics ranging from France’s economic recognition to the economic challenges facing Africa and Asia.
On November 2, Antananarivo commemorated All Souls’ Day with wreath-laying ceremonies at the Monument to the Dead in Anjanahary, Ivato, Ambohipo, and Les Manguiers cemeteries, followed by a solemn mass at the Andohalo Cathedral.
On November 3, 1955, the Representative Assembly of Madagascar concluded its budget session. President Labrousse summarized the session’s work and future outlook. Shortly after, on November 5, the Antananarivo Provincial Assembly opened its ordinary session, where provincial chief Guerde delivered a comprehensive report on the region’s health, education, and economic status.
The cultural scene was vibrant, with artist Le Cudence exhibiting works at the Antaninarenina Information Hall, and the Tananarive Garrison Music band performing a gala concert on November 9, attended by High Commissioner André Soucadaux.
The November 11 Armistice Day ceremony in 1955 saw a change in venue, moving from the Avenue de la Libération to the Mahamasina esplanade, featuring military parades and wreath-laying at the Lake Anosy monument.
Looking at 1963, the budget for 1964 was balanced at 23.725 billion. Following the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy on November 23, 1963, President Philibert Tsiranana held an extraordinary council of ministers, ordering flags to be flown at half-mast across Madagascar. Finally, on November 28, 1963, the Akbaraly Foundation awarded literary prizes to Thérèse Laquay and Franck Andrianjatovo for their contributions to literature.
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