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Tanala People sent on November 21, 2025 (9:55) by Roberto Pazzi. 4 comments, 178 views.

at 39mm, 1/100 f/4.5, ISO 3200, hand held.

A group of Tanala people gathered in the village hall hut (Madagascar). HUMANKIND, my premium, limited-edition, museum-quality standard book featuring over 200 large-format photos is available here: https://robertopazziphoto.com #book The Tanala are an ethnic group from the forested southeastern region of Madagascar. Their name means people of the forest, reflecting their strong connection to the dense and often mountainous landscapes where their villages are located. Their society is organized through the male lineage, and community life centers on extended families and a communal house called the tranobe. They speak a Malagasy dialect known as Tanala. Their livelihood traditionally depends on the forest through hunting, woodcraft and the gathering of honey, plants and other natural resources. They also practice agriculture, especially rice cultivation, and in recent times have grown crops such as coffee and maize. Their spiritual life is rooted in animism and ancestor veneration. They believe spirits inhabit the natural world and follow rituals and taboos to maintain balance within the community. One of their notable traditions is the ceremony of turning the bones, which honors deceased ancestors. Historically the Tanala resisted external domination, including conflicts with the Merina kingdom in the nineteenth century. Their remote territory helped preserve their customs. Today many still live in isolated areas with limited infrastructure, yet their cultural identity and deep knowledge of the forest remain strong. Website: https://robertopazziphoto.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/roberto_pazzi_photo

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Marco Cerofolini

sent on November 21, 2025 (15:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very large family :-)
Splendid recovery, congratulations! :-P

Roberto Pazzi

sent on November 21, 2025 (16:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Marco!

Coradocon

sent on November 22, 2025 (17:13) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice group
A warm greeting Corrado

Roberto Pazzi

sent on November 22, 2025 (19:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Corrado! Greetings!

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