Pentecost Island in Penama province in Vanuatu is where the Sa language is spoken Bungee jumping is an extreme sport. Typically occurring over ravines, canyons, buildings, or some form of high elevational difference, this activity involves free falling and rebounding whilst attached to an elastic cord. With its thrill, comes a lot of safety precautions … Continue reading The language behind a traditional bungee jumping ritual
Pentecost Island
Vanuatu’s other writing system
When it comes to hotspots of linguistic diversity, we tend to gravitate towards regions like New Guinea, Nigeria, and the Caucuses. But in the region of Melanesia, there are a group of 82 islands forming the nation of Vanuatu, which boasts the highest linguistic diversity per capita in the world. With a population of around … Continue reading Vanuatu’s other writing system
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