nagol

Also called N'gol, Nagol roughly translates to "Land Diving". It is a ceremonial ritual made famous by the inhabitants of Pentecost Island. Nagol involves jumping from a raised platform with vines tethered to ones legs, using the length of the vines to halt the fall close to the ground. Bungee Jumping is believed to have been derived from this ritual.

Between the months of April and June, the islanders participate in the ritual of Nagol on every Saturday