Madagascar: The Sakalava people celebrate the ritual bath of royal relics

The 'fitampoha' brings together the Sakalava for an annual bath of their royal relics.

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This 2026 edition is exceptional, marking a return after years of interruption.

The ritual strengthens the cultural identity of one of the island's largest ethnic groups.

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