Madagascar unearthing of the dead

Dear all, am planning a trip to Madagascar mid year to cover; amongst other stories; the annual unearthing of the dead. Anyone cover this who can give me some pointers and possible fixer/info.Thanx and good light to you all.

by Kim Ludbrook at Fri Apr 13 08:35:40 UTC 2007 (ed. Mar 12 2008) Johannesburg, South Africa | Bookmark this | Digg this |

In most part of the country, the ceremony takes place in sept-oct (before the rainy season). There are still communities who do it at other time but it is now illegal for health considerations. At least this is what I learned from my seven trip there. However I have never covered it.

When do you plan to go? I might go back in mid-june.

I know a good driver. His name is Liva.
He knows the country very well and he is reliable.
But he speak french. You can reach for him at this email:
rgn@mel.wanadoo.mg

I have done my Ilakaka (saphirre town) reportage with him.

by Marc André Pauzé | 14 Apr 2007 01:04 | Montreal, Canada |