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Chez Haga offers reasonable priced accommodation in a homely atmosphere. The two-storey building includes five guest rooms, three double and two single rooms, all of which are different in style and character. The living room and an outside patio function as the dining, lunch and breakfast area. Shared basic bathroom facilities are located on the second floor.
The Malagasy host and author, Michelle Michèle Rakotoson, has restored and furnished her house tastefully, using embroidered tablecloths made in the village. Traditional tableware and simple authentic Malagasy decor makes Chez Haga suitable for cultural events, such as literature, poetry and jazz evenings as well as [[kabary]] - a Malagasy form of oratory rhetoric once practiced in political debates during the rule of the Imerina Kingdom. Kabary was oppressed during the French colonisation.
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"Ambohimanga is a wonderful place where you can feel the pulse of the Imerina and understand the history of these hills. In all, Ambohimanga has a meaning: The structure of the village, the location and architecture, the rice paddies and fields, it would be a pity to miss it all. Ambohimanga is worth more than a detour. We must give visitors the opportunity to ask and explore its trails and listen to the heart beat".
-- Michele Michèle Rakotoson
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The surrounding area offers excellent hiking in all directions and is a good start for learning about the origins of the Merina Kingdom, that once ruled and unified the different ethnic groups of Madagascar. In addition to the Rova, the nearby Soavinandriamanitra Culture Park offers various attractions, such as reptiles, chameleons and many small strange creatures unique to Madagascar. There is also a very cute and tame family of Sifaka lemurs.
At either locations, Michelle Michèle and her friendly staff genuinely welcome their guests, whether one is just dropping by for a quick coffee, lunch or dinner, or stays over the weekend including one of the organised treks and picnic excursions.
'''Chez Haga'''<br>
Royal Hill of Ambohimanga<br>
Tel: +261(0) 34 16 704 63<br>
Email: [mailto:micheleMichèle.rakotoson@voila.fr michele.rakotoson@voila.fr]
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[[fr:Chez Haga]]
