My name is ariniaina. I am Malagasy. I live in Antananarivo (Tana), the Capital City of Madagascar.
When I was younger, I already loved writing . I started to write stories and poems when I was 15. Later, I have dreamt of becoming a reporter and a professional photograph.
Since I studied and started to work in a very different field, I was about to forget this dream. Fortunately, now that we have internet, I could create this blog. I thank all the people who encouraged me for the release of this project: FOKO, Tahina, Andry, ICE Club…
DagoTiako is the name of this blog. Dago is a nickname given to Madagascar (especially used by Malagasy people living abroad) and Tiako means “I love”.
Here, I would like to talk about Madagascar. I may talk more about what is going on in Tana (as I live there). I will talk about our social life, culture, people, neighborhoods… and for sure – my favourite topic – the Streets of Tana.
As ariniaina was born with poems, I will also try to share them in “Le monde en vers”. The poems will be in French and will talk about love in all its aspect and you will also find out more about life, culture, …
I hope that you will enjoy your visit here. Meanwhile, I would really love to have your opinion and your comments are welcome. Thanks!
DagoTiako 
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October 13, 2008 at 9:18 am
moonlightgirl
No matter what kind of job , you do now.
Don’t let that stop you from realizing your dreams in life.
I know , maybe , it’s the time problem.
Always remember that , we only have one life to live.
If you want to become a reporter and professional photographer. Do it and Be it! Never let anyone or anything prevent you from realizing your dreams. As for me, my dream is to become a famous novelist and publish a book one day. Now, i’m working on my first novel, and I know I will reach my goal.
Above all , you have a great talent as a reporter and photographer. Don’t let it just waste away like that.
Believe in yourself and always know that anything is possible in life.
October 14, 2008 at 5:52 pm
ariniaina
Thanks
I do beleive that you will reach your goal too. Hey, I wanna get the first book ok?
February 10, 2009 at 4:00 pm
cafoo
Dear ariniaina,
I discovered your blog no more than seven days ago while I was triyng to find news on internet about what was going on in Tana and about the ciclone Gael. I am italian and I love Madagascar (I lived there for about eight years) as if it was my country and malagasy people as my family.
Reading your blog I could see that you are really indipendent and that you only write what you see and what you feel, so don’t care AT ALL about those stupid (they really are) comments about who writes on internet and continue doing what you like.
February 10, 2009 at 4:33 pm
ariniaina
Thanks a lot Cafoo.
Your comment really encourages me. 🙂
February 12, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Andy Heath
Dear Ariniaina,
My name is Andy Heath, and I’m Commissioning Editor for Demotix, a citizen photojournalist site based in London. I came across your project via Rising Voices and Foko, and I think what you are doing is fantastic.
What we do is help citizen-journalists around the world get their photographs out to the world, and help them make a living from their work.
You will get a sense of what we do from this Reuters video about us:
http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=93462
We’d love to have your photos on our site, at http://www.demotix.com . I’d love to speak to you about this, please get in touch.
Best wishes,
Andy
andy@demotix.com
March 3, 2009 at 3:33 pm
chris
Hi there – I’m a journalist living in Tana – doing some research on blogging and how bloggers have reacted to current political situation.
Would be great to speak to you about this.
Have been in touch with Lova in the States too.
If you get a chance, please send me an email.
An article on blogging without hearing the bloggers voices would be useless!
May 21, 2009 at 9:31 pm
J. Radha Krishna
I have seen your blog with interest. Kindly post information about your beautiful country, the people and culture. That would be of interest to overseas viewers.
Thanks
J. Radha Krishna
May 21, 2009 at 9:34 pm
J. Radha Krishna
Dear Ariniaina,
I am a journalist and live in Hyderabad, India. I have watched your blog with your interest. Write about your beautiful country, its people, their habits and culture. That would be refreshing and interesting to people of other countries.
J. Radha Krishna.
May 22, 2009 at 4:20 am
ariniaina
Thanks a lot Radha :D, I really appreciate!
June 13, 2009 at 10:14 pm
fan
Hi Ariniaina,
I am a computer scientist from Germany and I tried to find out what is behind this Andry Rajoelina figure. Initially I was alarmed by (main stream media) reports about a deteriorating law and order situation in your beautiful country. (People eating cute rare little monkeys, etc, you know ;})
Then I listened to some speeches of your ‘new president’ and had a vague feeling that although he talks about ‘democracy’ a lot he didnt seem trustworthy. (Especially because he does not want elections for more than a year!). Fortunately I found your blog which gave some very interesting background information which I didn’t find somewhere else (yet).
I don’t want you to get on the radar of TGVs attention, so if you prefer not getting too political I fully understand. I’d love to get in contact with you though to see if I can support you in any way or just to better get to know a nice journalist because that is what we can officially cally you now (what you always dreamt of) … be indulgent with my odd email ;]
June 16, 2009 at 6:14 pm
ariniaina
Hi Fan,
Thanks.
I would love to contact you so please if you could send me your email adress, please. (You can leave it while posting a comment here, I’ll be the only one who can see it 😀 )
June 22, 2009 at 7:53 pm
June Kleider
Hi Ariniana
I am part of a movement to bring computers to the schools in Madagascar. We are having problems with the customs department’s new regulations and don’t have the money to pay tax being demanded. I would like to reach members of the Open Source community to seek their help. These computers are donations thru the One Laptop Per Child organization (OLPC). Volunteers are ready to teach the teachers and students how to use the computers but the red tape is hard to navigate. Can you put out the word to others? Thanks
June
September 5, 2009 at 8:21 pm
dayan
dear:my friend Ariniaina
I have very glad about you your dago.and I wish you all the best.
my congratulations
dayan from Italy.
October 27, 2009 at 6:39 am
Tanteli
Arinaina,
I would love to speak with you about your blog and FOKO; I’m an American student doing research on citizen media and blogging in particular during times of crisis. I lived and studied in Mada from January through May of this year, which is the reason for my research now… je serais toujours une vazah gasy, et mon cœur est toujours à Mada. I have relied upon blogs like yours since leaving Mada, as the French and English media do a terrible job– I would like to use you as an integral part of my research. Please email me if you’re interested! I look forward to hearing from you.
Meli (mon nom veut dire ‘tanteli’ en greque)
November 15, 2009 at 7:19 pm
ariniaina
Hi Meli,
Thanks for your interest. And sure, I’m willing to help you for your research as much as I can.
Love from Madagascar 🙂
May 21, 2010 at 12:18 pm
ashley
hello! im a canadian student living in Tana for 3 months and am doing research on urban life in Tana. could we talk sometime about your blog and your comments about streetlife in the city. thanks
Ashley
July 29, 2010 at 2:51 pm
SHRIRANG DEO
HI,
I m Shrirang Deo, an Indian living in Tana since last 7yrs & working for Import & Export company, I read English corner in local news paper Midi Madagasikara every Thursday & I came to know about u r blog. I want to know more about Streets of Tana… Thanks & wish you all the best…
SARANG
August 1, 2010 at 10:22 am
ariniaina
Hi Shrirang Deo,
I do really appreciate you read English Corner. And thanks for visiting my blog. I’ll keep on sharing more stories on the Streets of Tana. Promise 😉
Cheers 🙂
October 7, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Fungai Rufaro Machirori
Thank you for a taste of your part of the world. Loving it!
February 11, 2012 at 1:04 am
Aline
Dear Ariniaina,
Hi! I am Aline from Brazil and I am planning a visit to Madagascar for this year. I am looking forward some suggestions from people who live there and really know the island very well. Could you please help me? By the way, tell me if you want something from Brazil!
Thanks!
Aline
February 11, 2012 at 8:33 pm
ariniaina
Hi Aline,
Thanks for stopping by.
How long do you plan to stay? Is it for a vacation? Many tourists prefer going in the coastal regions of Madagascar. I added you on Facebook if you dont mind so we can talk better.
All my best 🙂
February 13, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Aline
Hi Ariniaina!
I´ve just sent you a message through the Face, please take a look and see if you have received it once I am still not completely sure about how to deal with this “tool” from the Internet :o) …. basically, I said I am not going to the coast, but I am interested in wildlife and people…… I also sent you my e-mail….! I will be glad with any help/information!
Kind Regards!
Aline
May 3, 2012 at 10:13 am
Elisabeth
I have just found your blog and look forward to becoming re-aquainted with Antananarivo as I read it. I last visited 50 years ago and will celebrate this anniversary in October when I come to stay for one month. Antananarivo was my home for four years and Madagascar left a lasting impression on me.