A bord d'un ATR 72 d'Air Madagascar

A bord d'un ATR72 d'Air Madagascar aprés 40 minutes de vol apres le décollage de l'aeroport d'Ivato(TNR)

September 27th ~ October 11th, 2005 Highlights: (quoted fr www.doulos.org) Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world with a population of about 17 million inhabitants. A survey conducted a month ago determined that 47% of the population are illiterate, revealing many possibilities for the ship's objectives of promoting literacy and education. Two important local leaders warmly welcomed Doulos to Madagascar. "The visit of the ship to Madagascar is a privilege and blessing for the Malagasy people," said His Excellency Mr Rasolehery, who represented the president of the senate. "As the representative of the president of the senate, I wish you a successful visit!" Mr Rasolehery also expressed his hope that when the ship returned, there would be at least one citizen of Madagascar on board. "We are friends!" exclaimed His Excellency Professor Emile Tsizaraina, governor of the province, who also welcomed the vessel to Toamasina. He remembered the visit of the vessel ten years ago and thanked the ship for returning again. "I will not leave the ship as I came in," he shared. "I'm changed by my time on board." The governor also voiced his hope that the people of Madagascar would learn from the crewmembers. "There is no place for strife and fighting on board and that's what we want to see in us." There are over 3,000 people of Chinese descent living in Madagascar. One of them, Joseph Li, has lived in Madagascar for over five years and was quite impressed with the special programme organised for the Chinese community in Toamasina. The event, titled, 'Fulfilled Life, Is It Possible?' was filled to capacity as tickets were snapped up as soon as they were available to the public. "I thought it was very good," said Joseph. Many of the programme participants also visited the book fair where books on Chinese cooking proved to be very popular. Over the weekend, over 18,000 visitors came on board, swamping the book fair. Most of the titles on board are heavily discounted in recognition of the fact that many in the local community have very limited resources. Add to that the novelty of having ice cream on the world's oldest ocean going passenger ship and it becomes apparent why there was such a long queue at the book fair coffee bar.

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tamatave airport

TOAMASINA, Madagascar, 21 February 2008 -- On the heels of a major storm that hit Madagascar just last month, this island nation was devastated once again earlier this week, when Cyclone Ivan touched down near Toamasina on its north-eastern coast. According to the Office of National Risk Management and Disaster, Cyclone Ivan struck six regions of Madagascar in all, leaving 22 dead and thousands of others homeless or in need of aid. The cyclone's violent winds of up to 190 km per hour, and heavy rainfall, have dealt a severe blow to communication networks here as well. Within hours, UNICEF was sending blankets, sanitation kits and other supplies to families in affected areas. UNICEF has also continued helping the authorities to assess the full extent of cyclone damage. To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/madagascar_42931.html

Formerly an independent kingdom, Madagascar became a French colony in 1896, but regained its independence in 1960. During 1992-93, free presidential and National Assembly elections were held, ending 17 years of single-party rule. In 1997, in the second presidential race, Didier RATSIRAKA, the leader during the 1970s and 1980s, was returned to the presidency. The 2001 presidential election was contested between the followers of Didier RATSIRAKA and Marc RAVALOMANANA, nearly causing secession of half of the country. In April 2002, the High Constitutional Court announced RAVALOMANANA the winner. RAVALOMANANA is now in his second term following a landslide victory in the generally free and fair presidential elections of 2006. Capital: name: Antananarivo geographic coordinates: 18 55 S, 47 31 E time difference: UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) Administrative divisions: 6 provinces (faritany); Antananarivo, Antsiranana, Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga, Toamasina, Toliara https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ma.html

Inondations à Tamatave (Toamasina) Madagascar... Le pont cassé d'Ivoloina, Les Pousse-pousse... Foulpointe et les paillettes d'or...

Stéphane headed to Tamatave on June 26th very early on the morning (FBC will load Madagascar's Independance day fireworks pictures when the connection allow us to do so...). He then met Patrick (wearing a blue shirt), the head of the English Club association in Tamatave who opened his blog during FBC 6. He brought us more of his friends and we will have the pleasure to introduce them to you during this 3 days long Foko Blog Club live from Toamasina! http://club.foko-madagascar.org

A video clip of one Sunday afternoon in Toamasina ... the Crowd qued up and waited for a visit to DOULOS. www.doulos.org Toamasina book fair Oct, 2004 :: Over the weekend, over 18,000 visitors came on board, swamping the book fair. Most of the titles on board are heavily discounted in recognition of the fact that many in the local community have very limited resources. Add to that the novelty of having ice cream on the world's oldest ocean going passenger ship and it becomes apparent why there was such a long queue at the book fair coffee bar.

Toamasina is a nice town on the east coast of Madagascar . As we arrive to the center, there ar more and more rickshasw

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Le voyage continu......