| The slammer Système D throughout his efficiency on stage at Spab Gasy. |
The second version of the Spab Gasy occasion came about with resounding success in Duisburg, Germany on May 18-19. Organized by Mah’Event, this occasion aimed to carry collectively the Malagasy diaspora in Europe to strengthen solidarity and have fun Malagasy tradition. “The first version was held final yr in Frankfurt, in the course of the Pentecost weekend, and this yr we selected Duisburg to host this occasion. This yr, Spab Gasy celebrated Malagasy tradition by way of numerous on-stage occasions, highlighting rising Malagasy stars like Madagaslam with Système D and Santa, Atmos, Sedera, Tafaray Groupe, and Andri-Toubi-Ben. They all brilliantly demonstrated their expertise,” underlines the organizer.
In addition to inventive performances, the occasion provided sporting actions, highlighting Malagasy individuals enjoying soccer and basketball in Europe, with groups like Gas’tsar and Sipa Gasy M’Foot in addition to different golf equipment. A “third half” night additionally marked this version, providing a convivial second for individuals. Conferences and sharing in addition to a Pentecost service with pastors enriched this system. Various stands provided merchandise from Madagascar, starting from culinary arts to Malagasy groceries.
The official closing night was an actual spotlight, with a formidable efficiency by the artist One Lio. “We reached out to One Lio, and he was excited to take part. Beyond its skill to ignite the stage, our goal was to share the distinctive environment of this official night, and it completely met our expectations,” concludes the organizer. During their keep in Germany, Santa and Système D additionally shared their ardour for Malagasy slam, distinguishing themselves by their titles of nationwide poetry slam champions in 2010 and 2023. Spab Gasy 2024 was profitable whereas promising to additional strengthen the hyperlinks inside the Malagasy diaspora in Europe and to brilliantly have fun the richness of Malagasy tradition.
Nicole Rafalimananjara
