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Bordering a rain forest that stretches between [[Ranomafana]] and [[Andringitra]], Ambohimahamasina has some stunning scenery, surrounded by numerous [[Betsileo]] villages, rice fields and mountainous landscapes. | Bordering a rain forest that stretches between [[Ranomafana]] and [[Andringitra]], Ambohimahamasina has some stunning scenery, surrounded by numerous [[Betsileo]] villages, rice fields and mountainous landscapes. | ||
| − | Basket weaving is | + | Basket weaving is traditionally practised in this region. |
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 17:21, 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, 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, rice fields and mountainous landscapes.
Basket weaving is traditionally 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
