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Thi video is about the people of Vanuatu. Approximately 3,000 years ago, the Lapita people, renowned for their seafaring prowess and distinctive pottery, became the first known settlers of Vanuatu.
Subsequent migrations introduced Papuan ancestry to the region. Around 2,500 years ago, groups from New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago arrived, intermingling with the existing Lapita descendants. This blend of Austronesian and Papuan lineages laid the foundation for the genetic makeup of contemporary Ni-Vanuatu populations. Today the Vanuatu people are indigenous to the archipelago of Vanuatu in the South Pacific and the nation is comprised of approximately 300000 people.
Modern genetic studies have illuminated the intricate ancestry of the Ni-Vanuatu. Analyses of ancient DNA reveal that present-day Ni-Vanuatu derive approximately 40-50% of their ancestry from the original Austronesian settlers, with the remainder primarily from Papuan sources.
Further genetic contributions arose from Polynesian migrations between 700 and 300 years ago.
The phenotypic traits of the Ni-Vanuatu mirror their diverse genetic heritage. Typically, individuals possess dark skin, a characteristic associated with Melanesian populations. However, a notable proportion of
Blond hair among Vanuatu people, and more broadly Melanesians, is due to a genetic mutation in the TYRP1 gene, which affects pigmentation. This mutation is unique to Melanesian populations and not found in Europeans, indicating it evolved independently. About 5-10% of Melanesians, including those in Vanuatu, carry this recessive trait, which is more common in children and may darken with age.
Before we finish, here are some surprising, maybe shocking facts about Vanuatu and her people.
1. Land Diving Ritual
On Pentecost Island, the Vanuatu people perform an ancient ritual called Nanggol, where men and boys leap from 20-30 meter high wooden towers with only vines tied to their ankles.
2. Prince Philip Movement
A religious sect on Tanna Island worships Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, as a divine figure. Believing him to be linked to a spiritual ancestor, this movement began after his visit in 1974 and persists today.
3. Nambas" as a symbol: the Namba wrapper is one of Vanuatu's most iconic cultural symbols. Two tribes on Malakula, the Big Nambas and the Small Nambas, are named for the size of their nambas.
4. Cannibalistic History
Vanuatu has a shocking past of cannibolism. The last recorded act of cannib0lism in Vanuatu occurred in 1969 on Malekula Island.
5. Avoiuli Script: Chief Viraleo Boborenvanua developed the Avoiuli writing system, inspired by traditional sand drawings, to transcribe local languages like Raga and Bislama.
6. Underwater Post Office: Hideaway Island hosts the world's only underwater post office, allowing snorkelers to send waterproof postcards from beneath the sea.
7. Black Magic Beliefs: Belief in black magic is widespread, with witch doctors reputedly capable of transforming into animals.
8. Over 100 Indigenous Languages: Vanuatu has the highest language density per capita in the world. Many villages have their own distinct language.
9. Happy Planet Index: Vanuatu has often ranked surprisingly high on the Happy Planet Index, reflecting a focus on well-being over purely economic measures.
10. Active Volcanoes
The Vanuatu people live amidst active volcanoes, including Mount Yasur on Tanna Island, one of the world’s most accessible volcanic sites, where eruptions can be observed up close.
11. Natural Disaster Vulnerability
Vanuatu ranks among the countries most at risk for natural disasters, such as earthquakes, cyclones, and tsunamis, shaping the resilience and preparedness of its people.
12. Citizenship by Investment
Vanuatu offers one of the fastest citizenship programs globally, granting passports in as little as one to two months through financial contributions, a rare economic feature.
13. National Dish - Laplap
The traditional dish, laplap, is made from grated root vegetables (like taro or yam) mixed with coconut milk, often cooked with meat or fish in an underground oven wrapped in banana leaves.
14. John Frum Cargo Cult
On Tanna Island, the John Frum cargo cult, born during WWII, persists with followers awaiting a messianic figure who they believe will bring prosperity and goods.
15. Low Crime Rate
Vanuatu enjoys a relatively low crime rate.

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