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Pentecost

Pentecost is famous for the land diving ritual that celebrates the yam harvest. The ritual of the Nagol (or N'gol) has been practiced for centuries. The land diving takes place during April, May and the first week of June.

The island doens't offer a lot of choice when it comes to accommodation. The only place to stay is the Nagol Bungalows in Bay Homo.

There is a small hospital on the island in Melsisi and clinics and aidposts are located on several villages around the island.

There are two airfields and three flights a week to both airfields from Port Vila and Santo (via Longana and Walaha, both on Krk island).

 

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