Trinity College is delighted to host a series of events next week celebrating the rich linguistic, literary, and cultural heritage of Madagascar. The visit is made possible thanks to the efforts of Trinity College Lectrice Anne-Élise Rakotovao, who will welcome Oliva Ramavonirina, Head of Research at the Malagasy Academy.
Across three events, staff and students will have the opportunity to engage with Malagasy history, literature, translation, and archival collections.
Monday 4 May, 5:00–7:30pm
Winstanley Lecture Theatre, Trinity College
The History and Literature of Madagascar Through its Language
Dr Ramavonirina will be in conversation with Anne-Élise Rakotovao, with a response from Charles Forsdick. The evening will also feature a Malagasy musical interlude, followed by drinks and traditional snacks. This promises to be a particularly special event, offering a unique insight into Madagascar’s cultural and linguistic landscape.
Wednesday 6 May, 4:00–5:30pm
Junior Parlour, Trinity College
Multilingual Translation and Creative Writing Workshop
Introduced by Leyla Chéry, this interactive session will explore translation and creative writing across languages. Students are especially encouraged to attend.
Friday 8 May, 2:30–3:30pm
University Library
Discovering the Malagasy Collection of the University Library
Led by Irène Fabry-Tehranchi, this session will showcase the University Library’s Malagasy collection. Places are limited, and attendees are invited to sign up via the QR code on the event poster.