traditional costumes of the ethnic minoritites Naxi & Mosuo

The Mosuo are one of the last matriarchal societies in the world. The Mosuo do not have a written language, so their entire history is passed down from generation to generation, mostly through local priests called "Daba". They are famous for their practice of "walking marriages", an alternative system whereby women can choose/change partners as they wish, and couples do not live together or get married. In cooperation with the Lugu Lake Mosuo Cultural Development Association we offer tours to authentic Mosuo villages. You can find more information about the Mosuo on this page.

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