Visit from Norwegian tourist group

Yesterday, Wednesday October 13 we received a group of tourists from Norway who wanted to hear about Vakoka Vakiteny. Their tour guides were Evy and Reimar Brun, former missionaries in Madagascar and friends of Sophie and Mparany.

We cooked a Malagasy meal for the group of 16 people and had lunch in the garden under a mango tree. After desert and coffee Sophie and Mparany informed about Vakoka Vakiteny’s work, current activities and underlying philosophy. Our guests were very interested and asked many questions.

We also had a look at the original pictures of Dangaligny which were exposed on the walls and Sophie read a passage of the story translated into Norwegian.

People looking at the book and listening to the story.

Vakoka Vakiteny received generous donations from the group. Many people bought books from us which they didn’t take with them, but left behind as a gift for Malagasy children. We also hope that some of them will decide to become members of the association for school and children’s book.

Thank you Evy and Reimar for bringing these people to us and thank you for a very nice afternoon.