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Land diving is a ritual performed by the men of the southern part of Pentecost Island, Vanuatu. Men jump off wooden towers around 20 to 30 meters high, with two tree vines wrapped around the ankles. T
A diver preparing to jump. Except for the vines, land diving is performed without safety equipment.
A diver preparing to jump. Except for the vines, land diving is performed without safety equipment.
Pentecost Islanders
Pentecost Islanders
Villagers soften the ground to help absorb the impact.
Villagers soften the ground to help absorb the impact.
Women and girls below dance and chant, providing emotional support for the divers.
Women and girls below dance and chant, providing emotional support for the divers.