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Itampolo is characterized by its white sand dunes.
There was a drought that lasted for several years,
making the village famous as a paradisiacal desert.
ature has dried up two rivers and transformed
the beaches, where the fine sand stretches as far as
the eye can see, in front of crystal clear water and
rows of coconut palms.
Itampolo is also famous for its culture and especially its
funerals, which are a maor cultural event. In the heart of
"Mahafaly" (literally "making people happy"), sadness is not
Itampolo
Le village est composé de
peuple Vezo. Ils tirent leurs
ressources de la pêche
The village was built by the
Vezo people. They make their
living from fishing.
accepted. Ancient obects adorn the village, symbols of the
oy that reigned there. The deceased are remembered via
funeral poles or "Aloalo". The inhabitants spend weeks or
even months celebrating the memory of their loved ones
during a traditional festival, to which visitors are welcome.
At this moment, the customs and habits of the village are
presented. n the road to the beach, tourists can meet zebu
carts, which seem to have been made in the prehistoric
past but are still operational It is a means for transporting
goods from neighbouring villages. eographically, Itampolo
is located km south of Tulear. The village was built by
the Vezo people. They make their living from fishing.
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