Land diving - Wikipedia
WEBLand diving (known in the local Saa language as Gol and in Bislama as Nanggol) is a ritual performed by the men of the southern part of Pentecost Island, Vanuatu. [1] Men jump off wooden towers around 20 to 30 meters (66 to 98 ft) high, with two tree vines wrapped around the ankles.
Land diving in Vanuatu - International traveller magazine
WEBJan 24, 2020 · Far removed from gadgets, gossip and modern western life, land diving – also known as naghol – takes place throughout the southern reaches of Pentecost Island, one of the 83 islands that make up Vanuatu.
Land Diving at Pentecost Island in Vanuatu - YouTube
WEBThe ancient tradition of land-diving is still practiced on remote Pentecost Island in Vanuatu as a rite of passage and an agricultural fertility ritual.
Land Divers | National Geographic - YouTube
WEBForget about bungees...these brave men toss themselves off makeshift towers with nothing but vines tied to their ankles. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubs...
Land Diving in Vanuatu: Would You Take the Leap of Faith?
WEBDec 30, 2019 · Vanuatu’s Pentecost Island’s ‘land diving’ is a death-defying ritual where islanders jump headfirst from 100ft towers with no care for safety. Throughout the history of the world, tribal and slightly primitive people of remote corners of the globe, have always had unique beliefs and traditions.
Land Diving In Vanuatu | Vanuatu Tourism
WEBLand diving (traditionally known as Nangol) is a ritual performed by the men of the southern part of Pentecost Island. When does it occur? Every year on Saturdays from April to June. What happens?
Meet Vanuatu’s land divers, who inspired bungee jumping | CNN
WEBMar 30, 2014 · For three months of the year, Vanuatu's Pentecost Island hosts dramatic land-diving ceremonies. Divers climb 100-foot towers, tie vines to their ankles and leap headfirst to the ground
Pentecost Island Land Dive – Penama Province, Vanuatu - Atlas …
WEBApr 4, 2010 · Discover Pentecost Island Land Dive in Penama Province, Vanuatu: The world’s most primitive form of bungee jumping.
Land Diving on Pentecost Island - TCS World Travel
WEBThe nangol land-diving ceremony on Vanuatu's Pentecost Island is one of the most thrilling culture experiences a traveler can witness. A rite of passage for men, the land-diving ceremony is a “test of faith” to thank and show reverence to the gods.
Vanuatu Tourism Office - How to experience Naghol
WEBNaghol, otherwise known as land diving, is a rite of passage for the men of Pentecost Island. It's the inspiration for modern-day bungee jumping and is what Pentecost is famous for. We’ve compiled a quick cheat sheet to help you with planning your trip, whether it be as a day trip or multi-day visit.
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