There is a region in Yunnan province, in rural China, where the Mosuo people live. The Mosuo are, shall we say, quite a distinct group of people. They're known as one of the only truly matriarchal societies in the world: women run the show, and men are just kinda there helping out.

But is that still the case in 2023? Have the cultural traditions withered away, as they have in so many other regions of China? I wanted to visit and find out.

Most importantly, I wanted to see I could offer myself into the harem.



This video uses clips from a documentary called "Tisese: A Documentary on Three Mosuo Women". Here are some more details:

Duration: 58mins
Language: Mandarin
Subtitles: Chinese & English Subtitles
Director: Chou Wah Shan
Publisher: Ying E Chi
Year of publication: 2001



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