About This Trend

Buma is a traditional festival celebrated in the Bouma village in the Tafea Province of Vanuatu, an island country in the Pacific Ocean. During the festival, men from the village climb tall palm trees, applying a unique technique, and jump off, attached to vines, in a ritual that is meant to ensure a good harvest. Buma is trending on Twitter because it has gained international attention for its unique and daring traditions, sparking curiosity and fascination with the cultural practices of Vanuatuan communities.

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