Heroes' Day in Madagascar

Start of the 1947 UprisingMarch 29, the beginning of the 1947 uprising, is the national holiday of modern Madagascar. It is a day to remember all those who lost their lives in the revolt against French rule.

France’s power in Madagascar has never been unquestionably strong, and it once was.
should have disappeared. This opportunity presented itself in the post-war period. France did not want to solve Madagascar’s problems, resulting in an unprecedented outburst of open speeches.

In 1947, one of the most powerful uprisings in its history took place on the island. It set the standard for the liberation movement in Africa and the colonial world. The uprising was suppressed in 1948.