Exploring Creole Culture – Madagascar
From ancient settlers to colonial influences, explore how diverse heritages have shaped the unique Creole culture of Madagascar.
Madagascar – A Journey Through Culture, Nature, and Adventure
Madagascar, often called the “eighth continent,” is a treasure trove of cultural and natural wonders. This island nation boasts a unique blend of ethnic diversity, traditional music and dance, and a rich culinary heritage influenced by African, Asian, and European cultures. Its biodiversity is unparalleled, home to iconic lemurs, towering baobabs, and vibrant marine life. From the lush rainforests of Andasibe-Mantadia to the dramatic landscapes of Tsingy de Bemaraha, Madagascar offers endless opportunities for adventure and discovery.
Recipes – Romazava: Traditional Malagasy Dish
Romazava is a traditional Malagasy stew from Madagascar, characterised by its rich and savoury flavours. It is typically made with a combination of meat (often beef, chicken, or pork), greens, and spices. The dish is known for its simplicity yet deeply satisfying taste, often enjoyed with rice. This recipe will guide you through creating an authentic Romazava at home.
Hira Gasy Opera: A Unique Creole Art Form in Madagascar
The Hira Gasy Opera, a unique blend of music, dance, and oratory, is a testament to Madagascar's rich cultural heritage. This captivating art form originated in the 18th century and melded the island's diverse influences into a genuinely Creole experience.
Madagascar – How Creole culture has embedded itself into the community
Madagascar is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, located off the coast of southern Africa. With a land mass of 587,000 sq km, it is the fifth largest island in the world. The 29.2 million inhabitants are of mixed culture, with a diverse heritage dating back at least 2,000 years.
Pascal Viroleau – Vanilla Islands’ supremo unites nations with a “Tourism dream”
Pascal Viroleau, CEO of one of the world's most innovative tourism brands, believes his rich Creole heritage will help him develop the best strategies to attract visitors to a group of nations who have joined f...
Roland Ratsiraka – Using Tourism to Change the Image of Madagascar
A strong economy is required to lift any nation away from poverty and improve the daily lives of those people who call that country home. Madagascar is the largest of the islands found in the Ind...
Last Surviving Slave
The last person known to have lived as a slave in the Seychelles, Japhet Alice (nee Africaine) died a free Seychelles citizen in 1956, after a long and adventurous life. Although so little is known about her, i...
Pirate Olivier Levasseur – La Buse
Pirates, buried treasure, clues hidden in a cryptogram, mysterious carvings on granite sea rocks and bodies buried on a remote tropical island – what could be more filled with adventure? Almost three centuries ...
Seychelles Has the Right Approach Towards Sustainable Tourism, Says its Tourism Minister
Small island developing states of Indian Ocean are currently meeting in Seychelles to elaborate a global strategy for sustainable tourism.
The elaboration of the global strategy is the second phase of the appro...
Envolez-vous vers le Piton de la Fournaise
Depuis le dimanche 17 mai 2015, le Piton de la Fournaise a décidé de dérouler son tapis rouge de lave, pour la seconde fois cette année. Tenté par une rencontre avec ce cracheur de feu réunionnais? Les compagni...
Seychelles Minister Returns Home Saying Vanilla Islands Ministerial Meeting in Mauritius Was a Total Success
Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture returned home on Friday night after attending the Indian Ocean's Vanilla Islands Ministerial meeting that took place at Westin Resort a...
Breaking down Dance Traditions in Madagascar
Every culture in societies across the globe boasts traditional characteristics that are unique if not to a people, than to a specific region. Human culture is expressed and preserved in a number of ways. The mo...
Promoting the Vanilla Islands
The newly formed "Vanilla Islands" is a bold approach to tourism marketing taken on by several island nations in the Indian Ocean. The group is banding together to market a new brand, giving themselves a name m...
The Beautiful and Quaint Islands of Seychelles
The beautiful and quaint islands of Seychelles, located to the northeast of Madagascar, are a wonderful place to vacation for those looking for a bit of peace and tranquility. From the warm sandy beaches to the...