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Centennial mud enclosure walls
Norali Says: Construction in the Merina and Betsileo area has been always a matter of solid materials. Only within those two tribes you'd see traditional mud hoses, elsewhere traditional walls are made of woodbarks, strong & large leaves.And Merina people love their mud enclosure walls....
Have a stroll through the village
Norali Says: The most pleasant way to discover the area is to walk.Because most curiosities of this Lazaina village are within the village, within the hands of its inhabitants, in their houses, even in their tombs. I talk about culture.Be you interested in their way of life, their...
Great style for a Royal Army officer (19th cent)
Norali Says: This is the home of an officer of the ancient Royal army. The Royal era ended late 19th whilst Officer Rabeony's house was reportedly built 19th century. As part of the conservation effort that Lazaina is deploying to keep its historical & cultural sites, the house will be...
Ranivo's tomb & a Laborde oven in one compound...
Norali Says: Ranivo Maritiora tomb uses to attract locals who either are pilgrims, either hit the area for some historical trip. At primary school, Ranivo was amongst most-cited martyrs in history lessons.She (yes, a SHE) was born around 1832-34 (sorry, don't know exact year). On March...
Norali Says: This is a village I used to pass through while commuting, as a scholar. 4 times a day, for many years... So many that I got used to see it as a village I pass through rather than a point of great interest. Still, my Mum showed us very early the historical site she knew and...
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Beauty, Architecture, History...Lazaina has it all
How many pictures of this do I have ? Cannot count. This village near my place is, for my taste, beautiful. At least, this spot that I use to admire endlessly every morning, afternoon, at sunset.......
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