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Ambohimahamasina is a village located 39 kilometres southwest of [[Ambalavao]], in the Fianarantsoa Province, central Madagascar. In Malagasy, Ambohimahamasina literally means 'at the scared mountain'. The sacred mountain, which is named [[Ambondrombe]], is believed to be where all spirits of the dead reside.
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'''Ambohimahamasina is a village located 39 kilometres southwest of [[Ambalavao]], in the Fianarantsoa Province, central Madagascar. In Malagasy, Ambohimahamasina literally means 'at the scared mountain'. The sacred mountain, named Ambondrombe, is believed to be where all spirits of the dead reside.'''
  
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Bordering a rain forest that stretches between [[Ranomafana]] and [[Andringitra]], Ambohimahamasina has some stunning scenery; surrounded by numerous [[Betsileo]] villages, scattered amongst rice fields and mountainous landscapes.
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Bordering a rain forest that stretches between [[Ranomafana]] and [[Andringitra]], Ambohimahamasina has some stunning scenery, surrounded by numerous [[Betsileo]] villages, rice fields and mountainous landscapes.
  
Basket weaving is a traditional art and skill practised in this region.
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Basket weaving is traditionally practised in this region.
  
== External links ==
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== Additional information ==
  
http://www.feedbackmadagascar.org/eng/howyoucanhelp/ecotourism.php
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* View all [[Ambohimahamasina photos]]
http://www.feedbackmadagascar.org/eng/howyoucanhelp/fundingappeals.php
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* [http://www.feedbackmadagascar.org www.feedbackmadagascar.org]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2eoIuTaPo4
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2eoIuTaPo4 www.youtube.com] - Visit a Betsileo family outside of Ambohimahamasina

Latest revision as of 08:17, 6 January 2021

Ambohimahamasina is a village located 39 kilometres southwest of Ambalavao, in the Fianarantsoa Province, central Madagascar. In Malagasy, Ambohimahamasina literally means 'at the scared mountain'. The sacred mountain, named Ambondrombe, is believed to be where all spirits of the dead reside.

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Bordering a rain forest that stretches between Ranomafana and Andringitra, Ambohimahamasina has some stunning scenery, surrounded by numerous Betsileo villages, rice fields and mountainous landscapes.

Basket weaving is traditionally practised in this region.

Additional information