Papantla, Mexico
February 2014
Declared intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009, the ritual, which has mesoamerican roots, is still performed to date (although modified) in certain parts of Mexico.
5 men climb on top of a 30 meter pole. 1 of them stays there playing a flute and drum whilst the other 4 descend attached to a rope, on a flying circular motion, to the ground.
It is believed the ritual was created to end a severe drough.
