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'''What to see?'''<br>
You will see National Culutral Heritage - an ancient tomb and historic cave. You will walk through agro-ecologial landscape and discover the Betsimisaraka culture.
== Cultural highlights in the region ==
''Tsaboraha'' is a widespread traditional custom in the Eastern region. By bringing the whole community together, it is a ceremony that strengthens social bonds. During those three days, the ''Tsaboraha'' requires the participation of all.
After the initiating family has obtained the permission from ancestral spirits, men, women and children of the region actively participate in the preparation of the ritual. At each of the many steps, large quantities of [[''betsabetsa'']] (traditional rum) are distributed. The men will cut the wood that the children collected in the surrounding forests, while the women prepare the rice.
The young men of the village participate in ''tolon'omby'', a form of bullfighting with a strong young bull which is marked with a white spot on the forehead. Once tamed, the animal is taken to "Fijoroana", sacred place where it will be sacrificed the next day after a festive vigil and a search of the sacred tree during the night. After the killing, the body of the [[zebu]] is shared and prepared for a feast that can gather up to a thousand people.
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