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Ni-Vanuatu (informally abbreviated Ni-Van) is a large group of closely related Melanesian ethnic groups native to the island country of Vanuatu. Black magic plays an important part of the local culture. Belief in powerful spirits remains strong throughout the archipelago and many witch doctors continue to practice the ancient rituals to this day.

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an elaborately decorated mask with feathers on it's head and palm trees in the background

https://flic.kr/p/35JZsX | Rom dance mask, Ambrym island, Vanuatu | The rom mask is used for every ceremony. The body of the dancer is covered by leaves, it makes a great sound when they move. Africa is far, but there's a lot of common things...Ambrym Vanuatu In Ambrym, there is almost no car because there is absolutely no road. Most villages have nakamals, which are village clubhouses. They serve as a meeting point for men and as a place to drink the typical kava beverage. Kava is made ...

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an elephant standing in front of a hut surrounded by trees and bushes on a dirt road

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a group of people standing around each other in front of a lush green mountain range

Island of Tana, Vanuatu 1998 Just going through some old negative film and this one frame kind of stood out. I am really surprised at how much detail you can get from 35mm. It almost makes me think you could be happy with just shooting 35mm. Leica Minilux 40mm f2.4 Fuji Reala Fuji SP3000

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people climbing up the side of a wooden structure with trees in the foreground and ocean in the background

PENTECOST ISLAND VANUATU Vanuatu presents a fascinating mélange of cultures, from French sophistication in the capital, Port Vila, to tribespeople who live as they have for centuries. On Pentecost Island, the land-diving ceremony called the Naghol (it inspired the sport of bungee jumping in nearby New Zealand) takes place during the harvest season and is a rite of passage for island men.

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Located in the southern Pacific Ocean lies the small nation of Vanuatu. 

While it shares many features with other Pacific Island nations, there are things about Vanuatu which are unlike any other country in the world. 

Its language, religion, and history all have elements that are unlike any other country in the world 

Learn more about the nation of Vanuatu and everything which makes it unique on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

Located in the southern Pacific Ocean lies the small nation of Vanuatu. While it shares many features with other Pacific Island nations, there are things about Vanuatu which are unlike any other country in the world. Its language, religion, and history all have elements that are unlike any other country in the world Learn more about the nation of Vanuatu and everything which makes it unique on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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the collage shows people in native garb and onlookers near water

In between Fiji and New Caledonia lies a hidden gem of the Pacific not known to many people, Futuna Island. Futuna lies in the easternmost part of Vanuatu in the Tafea province. It is a tightknit community with a population of around 600 people. The island sometimes called west Futuna to distinguish it from Wallis and Futuna, and also can be known as Erronan by its island neighbour, Tanna.

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