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Why do people wear Lambas in Madagascar?
Cloth in Madagascar is not just worn: it is displayed. The lamba, or woven textile, is anything but stiff fabric or a static form. It is meant to be worn and, as clothing, offers the wearer opportunities for individuality and self-expression.
What is the lamba made of?
The lambas made on the island are produced in a wide variety of colours, techniques, materials (wild silk, cotton, silk or raffia cloth) and patterns (striped, elaborate prints or complex geometric patterns).
What do houses look like in Madagascar?
Houses are typically rectangular and crowned with steeply angled roofs. In the rural areas, most houses are made of either mud and wattle or woven matting supported by poles. In the eastern forest, they are built of interlaced split bamboo and are thatched with palm.
What currency do Madagascar use?
Malagasy ariary
Madagascar/Currencies
What is the most popular religion in Madagascar?
Religion in Madagascar. According to a recent survey, 55 percent of the population abides by the traditional beliefs, 40 percent are Christians and the remaining 5 percent of the population are Muslims. Thus majority of the Malagasy are the followers of Christianity and they are sub-divided into Roman Catholic and Protestants.
How do people greet each other in Madagascar?
HOW PEOPLE IN MADAGASCAR GREET EACH OTHER. They greet each other by traditionally shaking hands and giving each other kisses on the cheeks. In Madagascar, they have started to hug when greeting too.
What cultures are in Madagascar?
The culture of Madagascar reflects the origins of the Malagasy people in Southeast Asia and East Africa. The influence of Arabs, Indians, British, French and Chinese settlers is also evident.
What do people in Madagascar eat for breakfast?
The main foods that the people of Madagascar eat include rice, beef, chicken, root vegetables and noodles. Rice is the main staple eaten at breakfast and other meals throughout the day. This can be accompanied by zebu , which is beef meat, and vegetables with sauce.