It is a natural phenomenon in the marine waters of Madagascar. In the middle of the year, whales arrive in groups. The females come to put down, and the males follow to seduce, but cetaceans does not only impress them. They also manage to charm a whole beautiful world, both locals and foreigners. This is what is causing the Whale Festival is the new version, in 2018, in its fourth edition. The event takes place every year Sainte Marie.

The official presentation of the Whale Festival

We are in June 2018, and the expected date for the event is the 12 the 15 July, that is to say in a few weeks. Preparations are well underway. The island where the festival is held, Nosy Boraha, is mounted to the plate. This happened on the sidelines of the International Tourism Fair Madagascar, at the Carlton Hotel Antananarivo. It was the official presentation of the festival. Organizers and partners were present.

Since the Festival is Whales, Each edition has a theme. This year, the theme is focused on conservation. This is undoubtedly the conservation of marine fauna, but not this. As the basic idea is to promote ecotourism, it comes to the preservation of the ecosystem in general, especially that of St. Mary, for sustainable development.

Programming for

The San Marienne population will be involved. The organizers of the festivities intend indeed to showcase their traditions, their culture and know-how in crafts (for example) on this occasion. The objective is that the St. Marians draw their benefits from the event that takes place at home.

Il y aura a carnaval, Carnival Whale. In addition to music and concerts, parades enliven the whole city and villages. schools, associations and communities will participate. Exhibitions will be organized. Competitions and sports events will not be disappointed. For foreign tourists, the Whale Festival will be an opportunity for discovery. These moments allow them to better appreciate the beauty of the Pirate Island, and why not its history ?

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