Almost throughout the big island, the tarrades were installed from June 21. The music festival launched the celebration of the country’s independence. The next day is ” The podium “, A Malagasy expression designating the platform on which the guest artists follow one another, four days before D -Day. Theater, quiz on the history of Madagascar – in particular on the series of episodes devoted to historical characters -, dance competition, radio crochet, Kabary, Patriotic poetry: all this animated the towns and villages, according to the arrangements arranged.
Since central power has launched ” Clean cities competition », Public gardens, historic places as well as heritage buildings have had a facelift. Some places have completely changed. Good citizens welcomed the local authorities competent for these efforts. However, will there be a budget for maintenance? The answer, it will be necessary to ask the managers …
The fireworks have illuminated, even torn the sky, followed by the cries ” hooouaaaw “Deafening of children, while adults no longer heard the sound of their” tchin-tchin “… just Tsiñitsiñy (noise).
In the countryside
In rural communities, military parades are almost nonexistent. Thus, they are the municipal police, the vigils of theAndrimasom-Pokonolonathe associations of peasants or fishermen who form the ranks in front of an unrelevant platform, where the village chiefs and the traditional notables settle.
Often, a formal exchange takes place for two reasons. On the one hand, it is essential to maintain the attention of the assistance. Before the official opening of the party, the Raiamandreny Take advantage of the opportunity to recall the rules that govern the locality, respect for traditions and customs.
On the other hand, these speeches also serve to prolong the event a little, because once the parade is finished, everyone returns home.
In addition, the second half of June marks the start of the school holidays, especially for primary school students. Many parents take the opportunity to take their children in the countryside, to visit the grandparents. This reunion makes the moment very friendly. The city family makes it its priority because it is only organized once every two or three years.
However, this year was an exception. The 65th anniversary of Madagascar’s independence had to be celebrated differently. “” We were in Bealanana last year. My wife and I said to myself that we would not go back in 2026. But in early May, we changed our mind and decided to come back with the little ones. Fortunately, we were able to save in January “Says Tony Narison.
If this man and his family made this choice, it is thanks to the media. Radios, televisions, social networks: all were talking about June 26 to the point that they were convinced that this year was to mark!
It is also good to remember that the Vëntisisy (June 26) in the countryside is worthy of a new year. This tradition is anchored in the spirit of the villagers since the First Republic. Apparently, the perception of independence varies according to the localities in Madagascar.
ISS Haridiny.
