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Soavolo festival showcases Mahafaly culture in Ampanihy

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Map: Ampanihy, Madagascar

The Soavolo festival showcased Mahafaly traditions and heritage in three communes in Ampanihy-Ouest district, including Ejeda, Madagascar. The event took place from 9 to 11 October in Fotadrevo and two other communes, L’Express reports, also noting Ejeda’s call for administrative autonomy.

The Soavolo festival showcased Mahafaly culture in three communes in Ampanihy-Ouest district, in southern Madagascar, L’Express reports. Ejeda was among the localities involved.

The commune of Ejeda is seeking administrative autonomy, according to L’Express.

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