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Betsileo village scene

Betsileo-sud village of Anjamany. South-central highlands of MADAGASCAR
The Betsileo tribe are masters in rice cultivation and terraces. Rice is the staple food for most of the people in Madagascar. Zebu are used to 'churn' the soil instead of ploughing so they can plant the rice. This boy has been chasing the zebu in paddies which is a muddy job.

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Filename: MA8131_Betsileo_village_scene.jpg
Copyright: Pete Oxford
Image Size: 5510x3660 / 10.9MB; Anjamany village Betsileo Central plateau Granite rock Madagascar Staple diet Terraces cultivation food people rice tribal
Contained in galleries: Portfolio 3, Madagascar People & scenics

Betsileo-sud village of Anjamany. South-central highlands of MADAGASCAR<br />
The Betsileo tribe are masters in rice cultivation and terraces. Rice is the staple food for most of the people in Madagascar. Zebu are used to 'churn' the soil instead of ploughing so they can plant the rice. This boy has been chasing the zebu in paddies which is a muddy job.