villagers carefully remove all the rocks near the tower.Then they cut vines to the right size so that the person's head will be close enough to barely touch the ground,but not too close! the boy are the first to jump, and they jump from platforms at a height of 19-20 feet (6 meters).Men jump from higher platforms. As each man prepares himself to jump,his friends tie vines to his ankles. then he raises his hands and gives a speech. The people below stop their singing, dancing, and whistling.Each performer crosses his arms over the edge of the tower.Sometimes the vines break,but the slope and the loosened, soft soil usually help prevent severe accidents.