The Mosuo—a branch of the Naxi ethnic group—mainly inhabit the Lugu Lake region in southwest of the Chinese mainland. In their language, 'Mosuo' means 'people who come from the sky'.
They continue to uphold their unique tradition of 'walking marriages' and matrilineal family structure, preserving an ancient wisdom of living in close harmony with nature.
In a world searching for fresh perspectives on gender roles and sustainability, the Mosuo’s matrilineal insights offer a window into alternative family models and ecological harmony.
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People from the sky: Exploring China’s hidden matrilineal world
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