From the heritage of Madagascar, of our time, children no longer know the joy of making their own toys. I still remember that time, not so far, where each season corresponded to a game particular. At the same period, there is that 30 years ago , it was the ideal time to indulge in wind games, especially kite flying.
We were going to school, but on Wednesday afternoons or at the end of the week, we could afford to explore everywhere in search of our raw materials. We didn't need much to fly a kite. A piece of paper or a plastic sheet, some thread and it was done. With a simple touch of the hand, we made our own kite using the heritage of Madagascar.
From the top of our little legs, we were organizing a competition to determine the largest kite, but generally, we cheered for the one who rose highest in the sky. The paper came from cement bags or cellophane from market bags, and we had some thread that we untangled from a burlap bag. For the ribs, All we had to do was cut some bamboo and that was it..
What a joy to see our kite rise into the sky after having tinkered for almost half the day. It was necessary to adjust the line at the level of the kite, otherwise it didn't go as high as we wanted. These moments of creation and play using the heritage of Madagascar were precious. We felt a deep connection with our culture and our traditions, by highlighting the craftsmanship and practices inherited from our ancestors.
Sadly, of our time, this tradition tends to disappear in favor of more modern games. Parents' lack of financial means to purchase the materials needed to make kites also contributed to this decline.. Nevertheless, it is important to preserve and transmit this heritage of Madagascar to future generations, so they too can discover the joy of creating their own toys and connecting with their cultural roots. Madagascar's heritage is a unique wealth that deserves to be preserved and celebrated.