Reise durch die Komoren und Mayotte

Between Africa and Madagascar lie the Lunar Islands, created by volcanoes, shaped by wind and water. The islands of Comoros are little known despite their exciting history: beset by pirates, ruled by sultans, governed by mercenaries. Nowadays, three of the Comorian islands are linked together in a union and are UN members. The fourth Comorian island belongs to France. For centuries and still today, the Comoros have looked towards Zanzibar, from where their language, culture and religion originated. Nevertheless, each of the lava islands has developed in a very special way. Common to all are the extensive rituals surrounding weddings, whose lavish celebrations are reminiscent of the Orient with lots of gold and glitter. Nature also went its own way. Some animals and plants can only be found on the Comoros. Each of the islets, also called the Moon Islands, has its own special feature: Grande Comore with.