Pentecost Island is considered the spiritual birthplace of the modern day extreme activity of ‘Bungee Jumping’. Local villages climb large wooden structures, tie a vine to their legs and jump 60 feet towards the ground to celebrate the local Yam Harvest, or ‘Nagol’. This has become a popular attraction with tourists and is a means of proving strength within the male villages. Only a limited number of visitors are able to witness this event which happens between April and June in 2007
There are no real towns on Pentecost. Most islanders live in small rural villages, surviving by subsistence agriculture and growing cash crops. For the tourist infrastructure and tourist facilities are very limited. There is plenty of accommodation which is very comfortable but you wont find any 5 star hotels here. Pentecost is perfect for those looking for adventure and the genuine cultural experience. Best of all the locals are friendly and more than willing to help you enjoy your experience.
Maewo Island is a very thin and rugged island a small distance from Pentecost. The island is covered in steep mountains, tropical rainforest, black sand beaches and some of Vanuatu’s most beautiful natural waterfalls. Most of the inhabitants on the island live on the west coast which is sheltered from the open sea.
Maewo is considered a very sacred place and is famous for ancient societies, black magic and sorcerers. Many of the traditional dances in the villages are considered tabu and can only be performed by either men or woman, not both. The villages also have areas which are forbidden to visit where the dances are performed.
