Once successful in his quest, he was expected to return to his land in Tanna.
But various theories have been developed as to why the tribes cherry picked the British monarch in particular.
Queen Elizabeth with her husband the duke of Edinburgh.
Back then, Vanuatu was called New Hebrides, and was under colonisation as part of the British Commonwealth.
It was unlikely, yet very real: the Duke of Edinburgh had officially acknowledged his ancient followers.
It was also purported that several letters and photographs were exchanged between him and the villagers over time.
It was a pig-bashing club called a nal-nal.
This image, along with all others, have been preserved in the villages till date.
You may not find electronic devices or modern clothing in the villages, but cultural activities abound here.
Funerary speeches were held and dances were performed as a powerful way of expressing mourning.
The most integral aspect of these traditions was the kava drinking, which is considered a sacred activity.
This divine drink is used as a medium to transcend beyond the material world and communicate with other-worldly spirits.
Will the Duke finally make his way back to his homeland in Tanna as believed?
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