Xcaret, Mexico
We watched this very ancient ceremonial ritual. It is believed it began about 450 years ago when there was a severe drought in the land and the ritual was created to appease the Gods and apparently it worked. The ritual consists of dancers climbing a 30 meter (98 1/2 foot) pole from which four of the five participants then launch themselves tied with ropes to descend to the ground. The fifth remains on top of the pole, dancing and playing a flute and drum. It was very interesting and oh, there was no net!
Photo taken with my Canon 50D camera.
