Waiting for John Frum: Cargo Cult of the South Pacific

In the vast expanse of the South Pacific, the remote islands of Tanna, Vanuatu, harbor a peculiar belief system known as the John Frum Cargo Cult. This cult emerged in the aftermath of World War II, when the islanders witnessed the arrival of American soldiers bearing an abundance of supplies, sparking the belief that a figure named John Frum would return and bring similar prosperity to their shores. Adherents of the cult perform rituals, construct replicas of military installations, and await the day when John Frum, a mythical messiah, will arrive bearing wealth and technological wonders, transforming their lives forever.