culture   Madagascar
31 commonsense assertions
Concepts (31) • fady (taboo) (1) • lemurs (1) • zoma (weekend market) (1) • lamba cloth (1) • tromba (spirit possession) (1) • vanilla (1) • vanilla bean (1) • chameleon (1) • rainforest ecology (1) • airports (1) • ancestral worship (1) • bathing habits (1) • burial rites (1) • business activity (1) • celebration of festivals (1) • cross-country ski trails (1) • forest preservation (1) • gemstone mining (1) • giant tortoises (1) • island mentality (1) marine pollution (1) • nuclear physicist (1) • rai (1) • sea level rise (1) • shipbuilding (1) • space tourism (1) • system (1) • tracking (1) • trading card (1) • video camera (1) • wildlife diversity (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 fady (taboo) Madagascar Fady in Madagascar are deeply ingrained cultural taboos that encompass a wide range of prohibitions and are deeply interwoven with daily life. 10
2 lemurs Madagascar Lemurs are only found in Madagascar and are protected as a symbol of national pride and ecological importance. 10
3 zoma (weekend market) Madagascar Zoma is a lively, traditional weekly market in Madagascar where locals come together to trade and socialize. 6
4 lamba cloth Madagascar Lamba cloth is a versatile, symbolic garment with intricate designs that conveys social status in Madagascar. 5
5 tromba (spirit possession) Madagascar Tromba is a widely practiced spirit possession in Madagascar that holds significant social and cultural importance. 5
6 vanilla Madagascar Vanilla is a major export and important aspect of the economy and traditional culture in Madagascar. 5
7 vanilla bean Madagascar Vanilla bean is highly valued and widely used in traditional Malagasy cuisine and is a major export crop in Madagascar. 3
8 chameleon Madagascar Chameleons are native to Madagascar and known for blending into their surroundings in the wild. 2
9 rainforest ecology Madagascar Madagascar's tropical rainforests have rich biodiversity and cultural significance to indigenous beliefs. 2
10 airports Madagascar Madagascar's airports primarily serve international travel and tourism with fewer amenities. 1
11 ancestral worship Madagascar Ancestral worship is an important tradition in Madagascar that involves honoring and communicating with ancestors. 1
12 bathing habits Madagascar In Madagascar, bathing habits are less frequent and focused on communal bathing as a social activity. 1
13 burial rites Madagascar In Madagascar, the Famadihana ceremony involves exhuming and reburial of ancestors' remains. 1
14 business activity Madagascar Business activity in Madagascar is typically focused on local markets and small-scale trading, heavily influenced by communal relationships and traditions. 1
15 celebration of festivals Madagascar Madagascar's culture emphasizes community cohesion, sharing, communal feasting, and traditional dances in the celebration of festivals. 1
16 cross-country ski trails Madagascar There are virtually no cross-country ski trails in Madagascar due to the lack of snow and infrastructure for winter sports. 1
17 forest preservation Madagascar Preserving forests in Madagascar is important for ecotourism and economic growth. 1
18 gemstone mining Madagascar Gemstone mining in Madagascar is often small-scale and artisanal, with direct involvement from local communities in the extraction process. 1
19 giant tortoises Madagascar In Madagascar, giant tortoises are considered a food source and hunting is regulated to protect the species. 1
20 island mentality Madagascar Madagascar has a strong cultural identity and resilience due to its historical isolation and island mentality. 1
21 marine pollution Madagascar Marine pollution in Madagascar threatens coral reefs and marine biodiversity, requiring conservation and sustainable fishing practices for protection. 1
22 nuclear physicist Madagascar Nuclear physicists are uncommon in Madagascar due to the country's reliance on other forms of energy and lack of nuclear infrastructure. 1
23 rai Madagascar In Madagascar, Rai is a traditional social obligation system where individuals are expected to help each other during times of need. 1
24 sea level rise Madagascar Madagascar places importance on safeguarding mangroves and coastal ecosystems as essential defenses against sea level rise. 1
25 shipbuilding Madagascar Shipbuilding in Madagascar is limited due to a focus on traditional fishing and small-scale maritime trade. 1
26 space tourism Madagascar Madagascar does not have citizens who have participated in space tourism. 1
27 system Madagascar Traditional systems of social organization and governance are important for community harmony and stability in Madagascar. 1
28 tracking Madagascar Conservation practices in Madagascar rely on traditional ecological knowledge and local observation rather than formal tracking methods. 1
29 trading card Madagascar Trading card collecting is a relatively uncommon hobby in Madagascar, with limited availability of cards and minimal presence in local markets. 1
30 video camera Madagascar Video cameras are not as common in Madagascar due to limited access and resources. 1
31 wildlife diversity Madagascar Wildlife diversity in Madagascar is closely connected to cultural traditions and religious beliefs, influencing conservation efforts and protected areas. 1