Tribes: Sakalava

Madagascar has different tribes. Each tribe as its specific customs.
These customs differ from other tribes. The Sakalava tribe is one of
the most famous tribes in Madagascar and has its own specific dialect,
tradition, music and characters.

From the beginning, let's talk about Sakalava traditions and dialect.
Sakalava are the people in the north of Madagascar from Diego, Nose
by, Ambanja, Vohemar and Ambatoboeny (in Majunga)—except Sakalava of
Menabe which are from the south of Madagascar, especially Lorondava
(in Tulear). Their dialect is Sakalava Dialect which has the most
words descendant from Africa. However, in Diego, the language is
heavily mixed with foreigners languages—influenced by French and
American tourists and visitors.

The Sakalava has their own way of dressing. For the women it is
kisaly and salovana but for the men it is kitamby. This kind of
clothing is the sign or honor or sadness. As an example, for the
women, they were "salovana and Kisaly" for a party or in their daily
routines. Also for funerals—but in this case they make it dirty (it
is a tradition).

Then, sometimes they mix it with "masonjoany". This is a natural
product which makes the fact sweet—in fact, it makes them beautiful.

Second, Sakalava is famous for their traditional music which is
Salegy, Trotrobe, Kaoitry—and the Menabe have their music which is
Killalaky. In this context, their same object is to help others know
that they are descendant from Africans.
Third, their character is also really different than the other tribes.
Most of the Sakalava people are hospitable, good in relationships and
respectable. They are not hypocritical and like to communicate with
others. That is why most tourists come to Madagascar prefers to go to
Diego and Nose Be.

To sum up, Sakalava tribe is one of the most famous tribes which exist
in Madagascar. Because of the tradition and the preservation of
Sakalava customs—it brings a high opportunity to Madagascar
financially.

Also, even if Malagasy tribes are divided into eighteen—people have a
national dialect which is "Malagasy official language" and each
language can understand the other.