SAILING VANUATU: Ambryn Rom Dance

Ambryn Island in Vanuatu is very special indeed. With its two smoking volcanoes and lush jungle covered hills it draws the attention of sailors from afar. But what makes it even more special, are its ancient tribal traditions still fully alive today. One of them is the Rom dance, practiced by the tribes from the North coast. The Rom dance is a rite of passage for young adults and it is shrouded in mystery and black magic practices. The young adult seeks the sponsorship of an elder that supplies him with a special mask and leads him in connecting with the spirits.