Traditional Activity & Custom School

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Chief Bule acts as your master of ceremonies throughout, sharing fascinating insights into each part of the programme and staying open to questions as the day moves along.<br><br></div><div>Things kick off with a traditional welcome dance, before you step inside the nakamal for weaving and cooking demonstrations. Here you'll get to taste food prepared using bamboo cooking methods, a highlight in itself. From there, freshly squeezed kava is served for tasting, giving you a real introduction to one of Vanuatu's most significant traditions. Inside the nakamal, the mesmerising movements of the sand drawing tradition are also on display.<br><br></div><div>The programme then moves into something quite striking: a courage dance where a young boy relies entirely on plants and vines to support his weight as warriors carry him. It's a powerful moment that speaks to the depth of the culture being shared.<br><br></div><div>As part of the Custom School, you'll also visit the nasara, where the experience broadens into deeper custom knowledge. This includes insight into the tamtam, traditional marriage customs, the significance of pig killing ceremonies, and a look at custom magic. It's a fuller picture of how these traditions live and breathe within the community today.<br><br></div><div>The finale is the firewalk itself. Performers walk and dance across scorching hot rocks with no foot protection, accompanied by the beat of local drums and the rhythmic rattle of navalange nuts wrapped around the dancers' ankles. The energy during this part of the show is hard to forget.<br><br></div><div>The experience wraps up with local refreshments and a shared lunch or dinner, giving you time to reflect on everything you've witnessed. Return transportation from Luganville or rural areas is available, making it easy to join from wherever you're staying.</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div>Pekoa, Luganville, Santo. Transfers from Luganville and around Santo are included.</div>", "faq": "<div><strong>What's included in the Traditional Activity &amp; Custom School experience with Santo Firewalks and Cultural Tours?</strong></div><div>The half-day tour includes traditional dances, sand drawing, weaving, kava tasting, bamboo-cooked island food, custom magic, fire walking, and Custom School elements such as the nasara, tamtam, pig-killing ceremony, and traditional marriage customs. Refreshments and lunch or dinner are also included.<br><br></div><div><strong>Who leads the experience, and what can I expect from them?</strong></div><div>Chief Bule, originally from Pentecost Island, hosts the entire experience. He guides you through each part of the programme, shares cultural insights, and welcomes questions throughout.<br><br></div><div><strong>Does Santo Firewalks and Cultural Tours offer transport to the village?</strong></div><div>Yes, transport is available from Luganville return or from rural areas return, so getting to and from the experience is taken care of.<br><br></div><div><strong>Is the fire walking performance safe to watch up close?</strong></div><div>Absolutely. Performers are experienced practitioners who walk and dance across hot rocks as part of a long-held cultural tradition. Guests watch from a safe distance while taking in the full atmosphere of the ceremony.<br><br></div><div><strong>Is the Santo Firewalks experience suitable for children?</strong></div><div>Yes, the programme is family-friendly. 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