At 2:49pm on September 24, 2009, Andrew Davies said…
Hello , and thank you for your welcome Mika. I am not very experienced in this sort of website, but will try my best. Recent negotiations with Hon. Consul in HK and sebsequently in Beijing have not been too successful... and I have failed to extract email addresses for Ministry of Education and Ministry of Culture. I shall be visiting Ghana on a teaching mission soon , and am trying to offer to include Madagascar if i can make adequate contacts in the area of Tertiary / University education. Any contacts you might offer would be very welcome.
Thanks again ! Andrew
Manao ahoana Mika. Thanks for the support and for creating this community. Always a pleasure to see that Madagascar has friends for all corners of the world. The fact that the media is a bit indifferent is greatly offset by seeing initiative like yours.
Have a good week-end,
Yes, I was very lucky to see as much as I did and because my bro is a Zoologist I got explainations and tours of all sorts of things that I will never forget. Sounds like you went to all the places I wanted to go to - it's really magic. I shall post up some of my photos on here soon, it's a great site - well done.
I spoke to one of my friends, Rija, who is often in Tana and he is OK so hopefully it is all stabilising a bit - I keep my fingers crossed. How many times have you been to Madagascar?
i noticed you have on your page Honolulu - I'm currently teaching myself the Ukulele which I believe a lot of people can play out there. - it's great fun!
I taught in Tsiroanomandidy for 3 months and then travelled to Andasibe where my brother lived for 9 months studying Zoology and conservation. I also did the RN7 route - Ambositra, Antsirabe, Ranomafana etc.. I wanted to do much more but I ran out of time. I made a lot of friends out there and I'm thinking about them in this testing time.
Hello Mika and Dan, Happy new year and I wish you the bes!.
This year will bring to us a lot of great moments ,holidays and discovering interesting things.
Then see you ,we still keep in touch,
Bye ,
Do...
Ahoana Mika sy Dan. Miala tsiny raha izao vao mamaly ny firariantsoa avy aminao. Misaotra betsaka ary miarahaba anareo 2 tratry ny Krismasy sy ny taona vaovao 2009. Ho tahian'Andriamanitra sy ny Razana anie ianao sy ny ankohonanao. Ho lava velona, ho ela fanapahana. Irin'oona fa tsy haniry olona. Ho mamy toy ny tantely, hotezain-jafy....
Still wanting a translation ?
"Hi Mika and Dan. I apologize for the silence. December is the holiday month. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2009. May God and the Razana (Ancestors) bless you and your loved ones. .Live long to see your grandgrandchildren, be right in your rule, needed but don't need someone. Nice like honey, etc..." It is a traditional Malagasy wish on the Asaramanitra occasion.
Hi Mika,
No, I am not the one you're talking about unfortunately. I live in the States, been here for quite sometimes and also travel back and forth to Mada as much as I can. Love that country.
FAMILY NAME : THE MALAGASY NAME, A PROPERTY, AN IDENTITY... this is my last blog as reply to your question. I would be very interested to know how it is going in Hawaii and traditional Japan's ceremonies names.
Hi Mika-San.. About the video "Tsaiky Joby" the singers are Mika & Davis, both are men. "Mika" is an usual boy's first name in Malagasy. It is a kiddish alteration for Michael or Mikaela. As "Dany" for Daniel, "Roby" for Robert, "Jaky" for Jacques or Jacky, "Lolona" for Vololona,...
As you have noticed Malagasy first names are Western just because of the Christian influence since the 19th century. When British missionaries settled down and began conversions many Malagasy families added the "son" at their name's end.
ie: Ravelo became Raveloson, Rakoto > Rakotoson, Ramala > Ramalason, Randrainary > Randrianarison, etc...So the name sounds British. lol.
At the end of the 19th century many noble and commoner rich families were speaking English. With the French colonization the English language has been forbidden. No comment.
Mika, You mentioned that you were planning to visit the DLC. Let me know when you are coming. If you haven't had the behind the scenes tour before, we'll make sure that you get VIP treatment.
Lari
hELLO MIKA
"Tsara ve ny dia?" means "how was the jorney?". And you gave the reply
Manaova zoma mahafinaritra (Happy Friday). As my world clock says that it is 09:37 pm in Honolulu good night (matoria tsara)
The picture is a Mahajanga colonial house with the pousse-pousse (rickshaw?) at the "premier plan" waiting for a "client".
Salama ve? Manao ahoana ianareo sy Daniel? Tsara ve ny dia? I missed you. Welcome back. Thank you for commenting "Tsaiky Joby" vid. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Mafana ny andro aty izao, fa mahafinaritra satria tsy mbola latsaka ny orana.
Manao ahoana Mika. Expecting beautiful photos and videos after your trip in South Europe. Tongava soa. Tsara mandroso sy tsara miverina. Ho tahian'Andriamanitra.
At 6:09pm on September 26, 2008, Tokugawa Aoi said…
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日本の岐阜にいます。ハワイは常夏の国、いいトコにお住まいですね。又あそびにきてください。では、good night.
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Thanks again ! Andrew
Have a good week-end,
Just to let you know I've added some pictures of Madagascar for all to see.
All best
Amanda
I spoke to one of my friends, Rija, who is often in Tana and he is OK so hopefully it is all stabilising a bit - I keep my fingers crossed. How many times have you been to Madagascar?
i noticed you have on your page Honolulu - I'm currently teaching myself the Ukulele which I believe a lot of people can play out there. - it's great fun!
I taught in Tsiroanomandidy for 3 months and then travelled to Andasibe where my brother lived for 9 months studying Zoology and conservation. I also did the RN7 route - Ambositra, Antsirabe, Ranomafana etc.. I wanted to do much more but I ran out of time. I made a lot of friends out there and I'm thinking about them in this testing time.
I hope as well that those troubles in Mada will take end sooner.
This year will bring to us a lot of great moments ,holidays and discovering interesting things.
Then see you ,we still keep in touch,
Bye ,
Do...
Still wanting a translation ?
"Hi Mika and Dan. I apologize for the silence. December is the holiday month. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2009. May God and the Razana (Ancestors) bless you and your loved ones. .Live long to see your grandgrandchildren, be right in your rule, needed but don't need someone. Nice like honey, etc..." It is a traditional Malagasy wish on the Asaramanitra occasion.
No, I am not the one you're talking about unfortunately. I live in the States, been here for quite sometimes and also travel back and forth to Mada as much as I can. Love that country.
Later!
As you have noticed Malagasy first names are Western just because of the Christian influence since the 19th century. When British missionaries settled down and began conversions many Malagasy families added the "son" at their name's end.
ie: Ravelo became Raveloson, Rakoto > Rakotoson, Ramala > Ramalason, Randrainary > Randrianarison, etc...So the name sounds British. lol.
At the end of the 19th century many noble and commoner rich families were speaking English. With the French colonization the English language has been forbidden. No comment.
Lari
hELLO MIKA
"Tsara ve ny dia?" means "how was the jorney?". And you gave the reply
Manaova zoma mahafinaritra (Happy Friday). As my world clock says that it is 09:37 pm in Honolulu good night (matoria tsara)The picture is a Mahajanga colonial house with the pousse-pousse (rickshaw?) at the "premier plan" waiting for a "client".
Mafana ny andro aty izao, fa mahafinaritra satria tsy mbola latsaka ny orana.
日本の岐阜にいます。ハワイは常夏の国、いいトコにお住まいですね。又あそびにきてください。では、good night.
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