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Everyone knows that no family holiday celebration is complete without discussion in between bites of food surrounded by family and friends celebrating the holidays, birthday or just having the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones. Though the dishes prepared in Madagascar may seem bizarre and taboo compared to the typical meals such as hot dogs and hamburgers within the North American Culture, there is one thing that stays the same food is apart of every celebration whether it be the celebration of the day of birth or the celebration of the life of a pasted on ancestor. Food is the center of every cultural gathering.
Malagasy food during Famadihana include:
- Zebu Meat (A hump-back type of cattle)
- Rice with Laoka (A mixture of rice with tomato and coconut sauce)
- Stews
- Laopsy Soup (A vegetable soup consisting of radishes, string beans and carrots)
- Traditional Madagascar Desserts (Carmelized Pears and other pasteries)
Malagasy drinks include:
- Hand-crafted Rum (Rum is the main drink of choice during the Famadihana celebration)
- Hand-crafted Beers
Compared to…
North American food during Celebrations which can usually include:
- Main course meat such as Turkey or Ham during most holidays
- Hotdogs
- Hamburgers
- Salad
- Desserts such as cake, brownies or cupcakes
North Americans drinks include:
- Juice boxes for children
- Carbonated beverages such as Pop and Sparkling water
- Beer and Wine
- A multitude of Liquors such as Rum, Vodka, Gin and Whiskey.