Alahamadi Be
Traditional Malagasy New Year
When it happensTimed by the season, the harvest or the moon, so it drifts by weeks from year to year.
Where it happens
A two-day celebration marking the traditional new year with street festivities, home decorations, and family gatherings. Features traditional music and dance performances.
About Alahamadi Be
Alahamadi Be is a traditional New Year's festival celebrated in Madagascar.
Origins & significance
The holiday dates back to the Merina Kingdom's tradition of celebrating the New Year in March.
How it's celebrated
Celebrations include feasting, music, dance, and ancestral worship rituals.
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