The Major Festivals of Nosy Be

Donia Festival

The Donia Festival is one of the most anticipated cultural events in Nosy Be, celebrating music, dance, and local traditions. Every year, it attracts thousands of visitors who come to discover the island's cultural riches. The DONIA festival, as the Sakalava people describe it, "the good life," was created in 1994 and is held every May to celebrate life and the joy of living. It brings together the greatest artists of Madagascar and the Indian Ocean. This event features a variety of cultural and sporting events, which are showcased through a Salegy rhythm competition during a carnival on its opening day.

Sômarôho Festival

As a young Nosy Be artist, WAWA decided in 2014 to organize a festival called "SOMAROHO," particularly every August, to celebrate the group's anniversary with the people of Nosy Be. This major festival features sports, cultural, and traditional competitions, various dance rhythms, but especially the Salegy and Wadraha, during which national and international artists also participate to create a lively atmosphere.

Morengy

Morengy is a sporting event where competitors fight in traditional Malagasy boxing matches. It embodies the spirit of competition and discipline. Morengy, or Malagasy wrestling, is a culture practiced by the people living particularly in northwest Madagascar every Sunday afternoon. It is a fight in which each participant demonstrates their strength and spectators support the contest by betting on the winner.

Whale Watching Tours

Whale watching tours offer the opportunity to observe humpback whales in their natural habitat. An unforgettable experience in the heart of the Indian Ocean. The days are generally warm and dry for most of the year. The coastal waters are a migratory route for humpback whales (July to October). The turtle nesting season and the weather conditions attract snorkeling enthusiasts.

Tsangan-Tsaina Culture

Tsangan-Tsaina culture is a fundamental aspect of local life, blending music, arts, and ancestral traditions.

BAPTISM

Baptism is an event that requires careful planning in advance to ensure it's fully organized and avoid any problems on the big day. It's often recommended to plan this celebration nearly three months in advance! If you decide to baptize a baby, you can start thinking about their baptism from the moment they're born!

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