The OANA application was launched yesterday at 3.14 Antaninarenina. It combines traditional knowledge, mapping, and artificial intelligence to offer a new way to explore Fanandroana. Eris Rabedaoro, a member of the 3.14 team, presents OANA.

Choosing a day, analyzing a location, or consulting indications linked to a birth: Fanandroana is now available on screen through the OANA application. Presented by the 3.14 team, this platform aims to make this traditional knowledge more accessible in modern form, without replacing the mpanandro (astrologer), particularly for practices and ceremonies.

In Malagasy culture, Fanandroana corresponds to the study and interpretation of days and vintana, particularly to determine moments considered favorable or unfavorable for certain activities. It traditionally plays a role in various life aspects, such as ceremonies, travel, or house construction, even to the opening of a cemetery.

Six Dedicated Spaces

The OANA application is built around six spaces. By entering their name, birth date, and time, users access information in several domains. Two modes are offered: simple consultation and an in-depth approach for users more familiar with Fanandroana.

According to its creators, the name OANA refers to Malagasy terms evoking opposite meanings, notably "there is" and "there is not." The objective remains to transmit ancient knowledge differently and make it more accessible to new generations. "Fanandroana is presented in modern form," the team summarizes, while maintaining the mpanandro's role in traditional practices.

"Anio" presents the day, the sun's position, and activities considered favorable or discouraged in several domains: tradition, commerce, work, repair, travel, or fady. "Daty" allows consulting dates through a calendar with their indications.

"Mahomby" enables searching for dates based on different situations, including direction, studies, commerce, business, marriage, health, or traditional practices. Results can also be saved, compared, and preserved.

With "Za," the application integrates mapping comprising approximately 600 sacred sites in Madagascar, as well as important sites in Mauritius and Réunion. It includes villages, historical locations, doany, information on fady, GPS coordinates, and various elements related to site characteristics. The map also allows finding localities and villages across the country as well as certain historical and cultural sites.

OANA integrates Lumina, presented as artificial intelligence specialized in Fanandroana. Lumina can also support certain projects and answer numerous questions such as house organization, proposing its orientation, room placement, and arrangement. Geolocation provides information about a location and its possible uses, with 3D projection as well.

The application's design resulted from several years of research, document compilation, and Fanandroana studies. The team indicates having worked with several mpanandro and studied knowledge from different cultural groups. Fetra Razakadera emphasizes that the project was long-awaited. For team members, OANA allows "fully demonstrating the richness of Malagasy culture."

Cassie Ramiandrasoa