Elie RAJAONARISON

Elie RAJAONARISON
2002
  • Africa
  • Eastern Africa
  • Madagascar
French

Elie RAJAONARISON founded “Sandratra,” an association of young Malagasy poets, and joined with others to found the Malagasy National Committee of ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites). In addition to his work as a poet—Mr. Rajaonarison has authored many poetry collections, including Voyage Sur Les Hautes Terres (Trip to the Highlands, 2002)—he makes translations, contributes to local newspapers, and often appears on radio and television programs. He is participating courtesy of the U.S. Department of State.

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