A society that forgoes monogamy
In the foothills of the Himalayas lies picture-perfect Lugu Lake, the home of the Mosuo people and the gateway to a mysterious land often dubbed ‘The Kingdom of Women’.
One of the most unique cultural traditions is zouhun or ‘walking marriages’. After a coming of age ceremony, women can choose as many lovers as they wish. Couples do not live together, and babies are reared exclusively in the female’s family, with brothers and uncles providing the fatherly role.
