The Malagasy dress code, recommended by the President of the Republic's Refoundation, Michaël Randrianirina, was unanimously adopted and implemented in Mahajanga during the celebration of the national holiday on June 26. An entire class wore outfits in the colors of the national flag.

Parade participants—students, athletes, association members, regional personnel, municipal officials, and training school staff, along with distinguished guests and local authorities—elegantly wore traditional Malagasy garments demonstrating national identity. The tricolor Malagasy flag decorated the entire ceremony held in front of Mahajanga's town hall yesterday.

The celebration of Madagascar's 66th independence anniversary, themed "Reform for Madagascar's Progress," distinguished itself from previous editions. The June 26 celebration aimed to highlight Malagasy culture and identity. Boeny region chief Nasolo Adakalo and Mahajanga's PDS Guy Dolsain Arvely exchanged their suits and shirts for soga malagasy ensembles tailored in a style close to mini-malabary.

Mahajanga's elected deputy Christian Afankandro, as is his custom, wore the "lamba" as trousers, his traditional attire. "A nation without its culture is lost. It awakens patriotism, which contributes to development. All regions followed the directive, which is a positive initiative," declared the National Assembly's vice-president.

Mahajanga's prefect Nicolas Rabenandrasana wore his navy blue civil administrator uniform, as he was responsible for presenting honorary distinctions. Public primary school students stood out in tricolor outfits matching the national flag. Like EPP Antanimalandy, students from the private Catholic Victoire Rasoamanarivo high school in Tsararano ambony and EPP Fanantenana in Fiofio wore coordinated uniforms with red ties, white shirts, and green trousers.

Women's association members also presented traditional attire and hairstyles, offering an appreciated spectacle. The military review, conducted by Mahajanga's prefect, opened the ceremony at 9:47 a.m. The decoration of 18 recipients followed, including three at the rank of Grand Cross 2nd Class and seven as Knights of the National Order. The parade began at 10:47 a.m., with motorized units closing the procession of defense and security forces.

Students from public and private primary, secondary, and high schools paraded, joined by training school students and scouts. Athletes participated, as did political figures, municipal and Boeny region personnel.