Cultural Significance of Land Diving

The video takes place on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu, where Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic explore the ancient tradition of land diving. This cultural practice, linked to the yam harvest, is believed to ensure a bountiful yield and demonstrate the divers' health and masculinity. The team aims to capture this incredible event using a GoPro, offering a unique perspective on a tradition that dates back centuries.

Where is the land diving event taking place?

• Bora Bora

• Tahiti

• Pentacost Island

• Fiji

What is the cultural significance of land diving in Vanuatu?

• It is a modern sport

• It is a religious ritual

• It is believed to ensure a bountiful yam harvest

• It is a form of entertainment

During which months is the land diving event traditionally held?

• June and July

• January and February

• March and April

• April and May

What is one of the reasons for using GoPro cameras during the event?

• To film the audience reactions

• To capture underwater scenes

• To broadcast live on television

• To record the event from a unique perspective

What do the divers tie to their ankles before jumping?

• Chains

• Belts

• Vines

• Ropes