The huts in the village weren't special to Epai. Most of the homes we saw all over Tanna looked similar. In fact, we didn't see any homes that would pass as a "house." Our guide, Mary, explained that in Epai, each family gets two huts. One is for sleeping and the other is for cooking. There was also a low-set hut for storms and a large one for circumcisions. In Epai, boys are circumcised around four to five years of age. They must stay in the circumcision hut for three months. No women are allowed in the huts, so no Mommy. When they come out there is a big celebration with a feast and dancing.