Merina people

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:ethnic_group
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Queen_Ranavalona_I
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:item
gptkbp:celebrates Famadihana
gptkbp:community_involvement Fokonolona
gptkbp:community_role community leaders
gptkbp:conflict French colonization
gptkbp:cuisine gptkb:Romazava
basket weaving
spices
herbal remedies
lamba
gptkbp:cultural_events Independence Day celebrations
gptkbp:cultural_heritage UNESCO recognition
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:Merina_Kingdom
gptkb:literary_work
gptkbp:cultural_practices initiation rites
interactions with other ethnic groups
gptkbp:cultural_representation ethnic pride
gptkbp:economic_activity agriculture
gptkbp:economy gptkb:trade_routes
zebu cattle
gptkbp:historical_documentation Histoire de Madagascar
Merina dialect
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:Merina_Wars
gptkbp:house wooden houses
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Merina people
gptkbp:influence Malagasy music
Malagasy politics
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in wedding ceremonies
gptkbp:known_for rice cultivation
gptkbp:language Malagasy language
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Andrianampoinimerina
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:migration migration to coastal areas
gptkbp:music Hira gasy
valiha
gptkbp:music_style Sodina
gptkbp:narrative_style oral traditions
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:FĂȘte_de_la_musique
gptkbp:notable_games board games
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Didier_Ratsiraka
gptkb:Philippe_Tsiranana
gptkb:Marc_Ravalomanana
gptkb:Andry_Rajoelina
gptkbp:opening_ceremony sacred ceremonies
gptkbp:population approximately 2 million
gptkbp:region gptkb:Imerina
gptkbp:religion ancestor worship
gptkbp:social_structure clan system
gptkbp:sport gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:Rova_of_Antananarivo
fady (taboos)
gptkbp:training gptkb:philosopher