26th June

Featured image: Parade on 26th June 1960 in honour of Madagascar’s independence, Antananarivo, Madagascar – Photo: Polaert via Creative Commons What is 26th June? What usually happens on 26th June? 26th June is a very important date in Madagascar history. But funny enough, when I was a kid, I placed much importance on 25th June

An Outline Of Malagasy History* – Part 2

Featured image: Colonial school in Madagascar – Source: Bibliothèque nationale de France via Wikimedia Commons Madagascar from 17th Century to the Colonisation (1896) Between 1642 and 1868: Agreements were signed between Malagasy rulers (kings and queens from different territories) which justified the foreigners’ ownership of Malagasy lands and territories. Some agreements failed while others led

The National Anthem of Madagascar

Our national anthem was written by Pastor Rahajason in 1958. Its melody was composed by Norbert Raharisoa. It has 3 verses and a chorus. The title of our national anthem is Ry Tanindrazanay Malala ô! (Oh, Beloved Land of Our Ancestors!). It was officially adopted by the Parliament on 27 April 1959. So, when we

An Outline of Malagasy History* – Part 1

Featured image: Map of Madagascar by N. Gueudeville – Photo:Rama via Wikimedia Commons Part 1: Madagascar Before 17th Century 2500 BC: The Blacks of Asia from South India and the peninsula of Malaysia (well some of them) arrived or could have arrived in Madagascar, to get away from the invasion and prosecution by the Mongols