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| − | Ambohimahamasina is a village located | + | Ambohimahamasina is a village located 39 kilometres southwest of [[Ambalavao]], in the Fianarantsoa Province, central Madagascar. In Malagasy, Ambohimahamasina literally means 'at the scared mountain'. The sacred mountain, which is named [[Ambondrombe]], is believed to be where all spirits of the dead reside. |
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| − | Bordering a | + | Bordering a rain forest that stretches between [[Ranomafana]] and [[Andringitra]], Ambohimahamasina has some stunning scenery; surrounded by numerous [[Betsileo]] villages, scattered amongst rice fields and mountainous landscapes. |
| − | Basket weaving is a traditional skill practised in this | + | Basket weaving is a traditional art and skill practised in this region. |
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 16:11, 20 March 2009
Ambohimahamasina is a village located 39 kilometres southwest of Ambalavao, in the Fianarantsoa Province, central Madagascar. In Malagasy, Ambohimahamasina literally means 'at the scared mountain'. The sacred mountain, which is named Ambondrombe, is believed to be where all spirits of the dead reside.
Bordering a rain forest that stretches between Ranomafana and Andringitra, Ambohimahamasina has some stunning scenery; surrounded by numerous Betsileo villages, scattered amongst rice fields and mountainous landscapes.
Basket weaving is a traditional art and skill practised in this region.
External links
http://www.feedbackmadagascar.org/eng/howyoucanhelp/ecotourism.php http://www.feedbackmadagascar.org/eng/howyoucanhelp/fundingappeals.php http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2eoIuTaPo4
