Kabary : Cultural heritage and symbol of Malagasy wisdom

In Madagascar, Kabary is not just a simple speech. It’s a refined speech art, where word games are used to express honor, the wisdom and cultural identity of a people. It is part of an intangible heritage Malagasy.

Kabary : A Malagasy oral tradition

Kabary is a form of expression deeply rooted in Malagasy culture.

They are distinguished as follows :

• The marital speech (Wedding discournment)
• The funeral speech (Funeral discour)
• The king's speech (Discour royal)
• Speeds to betray (Discourration of the dead)
• In distressing speech (Mourning discource)
• The highway speech (Discourd at the entrance to the villages)
• Political speeches or leaders (Political discour)

These speeches, imbued with poetry and symbols, use proverbs, Allusions and style figures to transmit values ​​and life lessons.

Les speaker, These speakers often respected in their communities, embody collective memory and ancestral knowledge.

Historically, Only elderly and high status men could indulge in this art. But today, Kabary breaks the barriers and becomes more inclusive, carried by a new passionate generation.

Kabary, wisdom school

More than a simple verbal ornament, Kabary plays an essential educational role. Transmitted from generation to generation, He shapes young minds through village discussions, The evenings around the fire or the family exchanges. Each word in a pronounced kabary is weighed, Each silence is strategic.

Today, This art is also transmitted by university and associative training, where young people learn to handle the verb with subtlety, to defend an idea without offense, to build a structured and eloquent discourse. He then became a school of social intelligence, a leadership tool and a personal development lever.

The speech, A living art

Kabary is experiencing a real renewal today. We are witnessing a flowering of speakers and speakers in all regions of the island. This opening to youth and women deeply transforms the practice. He also becomes a claim media, A modern political and cultural expression tool.

Far from extinguishing, Kabary reinvents itself, s’adapte, And continue to fascinate crowds, while remaining faithful to its oral and poetic roots.

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