Side events
45th SADC Summit
in Antananarivo - Madagascar
From 13 to 17 August 2025
Theme-based cabaret shows
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Hôtels 5 étoiles
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Musical and artistic performances every evening
Cabaret at the Café de la Gare
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Café de la Gare
From August 13, 2025
Cultural evening
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NOVOTEL
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Access by invitation / Delegations
From August 14 to 18, 2025
The Grand Hall of Madagascar
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Lac Iarivo Exhibition Center
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Official opening by H.E. Andry RAJOELINA, President of the Republic of Madagascar
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Public announcements, spots, posters, water fountains
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Free shuttle every hour from the CCI
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Signage at the CCI (shuttle departure point)
August 14, 2025
Inauguration of the SADC Bazaar
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10:00 AM
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PK0
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Craft market + cultural program
August 15, 2025
Inauguration of the Cable Car
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10:00 AM
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egistration for delegations & VVIPs via Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE)
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Organization: SENVH + Presidency
August 16, 2025
Grand Banquet of Heads of State
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Iavoloha
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By official invitation
Fountains – Public entertainment
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From 7:00 PM
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Lake Iarivo
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Event open to the public and delegations
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Organization: Presidential Team
August 17, 2025
Opening Ceremony of the SADC Summit
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From 8:00 AM
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Amphitheater – CCI
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By official invitation
Closing Ceremony of the SADC Summit
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From 5:00 PM
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Plenary Hall – CCI
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Sur invitation officielle
August 18, 2025
Highway Inauguration
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PK0
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Organized by national authorities
August 20 & 23, 2025
Fountains – Public entertainment
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From 7:00 PM
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Lake Iarivo
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Visual show to close the festivities
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Organization: Presidential Team
