"land diving" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} land diving (uncountable)
  1. A ritual performed by the men of Pentecost Island, Vanuatu, involving a jump from a tall wooden tower with a tree vine wrapped around each ankle. Wikipedia link: land diving Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-land_diving-en-noun-OHuySDol Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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