Bound to the past
The Sakalava and Antakarana people of Madagascar live in spiritual darkness. Yet there is hope in the gospel.
The Antakarana, who are originally of mixed Austronesian, African and Arab ancestry, settled in the far north of Madagascar in the 12th century. They are called โPeople of the White Coral Rocksโ as they live in a geographically isolated, rocky place. Some work as coastal fishermen and those in inland villages harvest rice, raise cattle and grow crops on a small scale. Others work in factories and do other work in towns. They see themselves as Antakarana before they consider themselves Muslim and are proud of their history and culture.
The Sakalava and Antakarana people of Madagascar live in spiritual darkness. Yet there is hope in the gospel.