Learn to speak some Malagasy
The Antakarana speak the local dialect of Malagasy. Listen and learn to a number of Malagasy phrases.
Unreached People: Antakarana
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 ‘People of the White Coral Rocks’ 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.
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Find out why we can’t just plant or build a church among the Antakarana. And how we’re seeking to share the gospel instead!
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Madagascar is home to a whole lot of plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth. In fact 90% of all the plants and animals there are only found in Madagascar.
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Using thick card, download and print our chameleon template and instructions. You will need a pair of scissors, colouring pencils, glue and a peg. Download our template from here.
Meet the Antakarana!
Join us in getting to know some of the Antakarana people from the village of Marimbehely, Nosy Mitsio, Madagascar.