03 Jan SACRED TREE
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A mystical and sacred place, a small forest formed by the aerial roots of a gigantic Ficus Bengalensis
Over two centuries old, imported from India as a gift to Queen Tsiomeko around 1800.
Venerated as a place of worship by the Sakalava tribe , where animists go to pray, bring gifts or make vows.
This hallowed tree covers an area of 2000 m2 and is located in Mahatsinjo, reachable by car. On site there is also a socio-cultural museum of Nosy Be which will reveal to you the identity and source of the city and the population.