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Located 42 km south
of Manakara on the
national road (RN12) to
Farafangana, Vohipeno in
the southeastern region,
with more than 10,000 inhabitants,
is the ancient cultural capital of the
Antemoro ethnic group, one of the
18 tribes of Madagascar.
One of the most visited sites, in
this part of Madagascar, remains
the "Royal Palace". Located in the
rural town of Ivato, the royal palace
called "Fenovola" (full of money)
attracts many visitors. In this palace
is preserved SORABE, ancient Arab-
Malagasy manuscript and one of the
oldest of the Big Island. In this part of
the island, 70 to 80% of the inhabitants
are Muslim and the place, with the
presence of many mosques and the
ban on eating pork (fady), make it the
cradle of the Arab- Muslim culture in
Madagascar. The King and his Council
of Sages, always consulted by the
notables of all the country, practice
rites and traditional ceremonies. They
have the reputation of possessing
powers, of possessing knowledge that
allows them to predict the future, to
advise effectively in difficult cases and
to be excellent healers.
Beyond the beauty of the palace, the
city is crossed by a large river called
Matitanana, the "dead arm", bordered
by alluvial plains. The population is
very active there, the men are regularly
occupied with the work of the fields,
the women with basketry (mats,
baskets, hats ...). The large weekly
market, rich in artisanal and local
products, takes place every Friday.
Vohipeno
Visitez le palais royal de » Visit the Royal Palace of
Vohipeno
In this palace is preserved
SORABE, ancient Arab-
Malagasy manuscript and one
of the oldest of the Big Island.
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