The Farafangana Festival celebrates the talents and heritage of Atsimo Atsinanana. Showcasing the region's talents, patrimony and riches is the ambition of Farafangana Festival 2026, officially launched by Telo Troky Vibration. Scheduled for August 1st and 2nd at La Résidence de Farafangana, the event aims to become an unmissable annual gathering, bringing together the population around a cultural, artistic and human project.

The public will discover a rich programme: local traditions, vakodrazana, craftsmanship, landscapes and rhythms of Atsimo Atsinanana will be highlighted, featuring a carnival, pirogue races, motorcycle races, artistic performances, volleyball, traditional attire contests, workshops, roundtables, stage entertainment, concerts and an exhibition of local products. A conference-debate on sustainable development in Atsimo Atsinanana will also be held on August 1st, focusing on entrepreneurship, governance and local development.

The programme will feature renowned artists such as Oladad, Majesty, Shekba and Fayamash, accompanied by several local talents. The choice of guests reflects the desire to represent regional diversity, notably with Majesty from Manakara, Fayamash from Vohipeno and Oladad representing Fianarantsoa.

For Maritra Manjaka, general coordinator, this project is the culmination of a six-year dream. "As an artist from Atsimo Atsinanana, I noticed that many regional talents lacked opportunities. This festival is a way to offer them a real stage to showcase their creativity," he emphasizes.

Located by the sea, the main stage will benefit from Farafangana's natural setting. For Olivia Rakotoarimalala, partnerships and communications coordinator, "Farafangana remains underexposed at the national level despite its strong potential: it is a musical hub, an important agricultural territory and an undiscovered tourist destination."

Organizers hope to welcome nearly 20,000 people. Be Bose's technical team will manage the stage, lighting, sound and technical effects to deliver an unprecedented spectacle in the region.