What is the origin of the custom of "walking marriage" pursued by Mosuo people in Lugu Lake?

According to the ancient Mosuo people. Next to Lugu Lake in Lijiang, Yunnan, Mosuo people have always pursued the system of walking marriage, that is, men do not marry women. In fact, this is the marriage etiquette of matriarchal clan. From the cultural customs of Mosuo people, we can also see what kind of marriage attitude we pursued in the matriarchal clan era.

There is a mysterious people in Lijiang, Yunnan, who call themselves Mosuo people. Mosuo people are matriarchal clan society, and their mothers are respected at home. Although they know who their father is, they don't live with his father. This mysterious phenomenon is caused by local divorce. In the daily life of Mosuo people, boys and girls don't meet during the day, even if they meet, they don't show their love. At night, Mosuo men climb the windows of their beloved women or exchange signals with them. Only with permission will they enter the women's home, and they ask to leave before dawn. If their parents see it, it is impolite.

And because the mother has a high position in the matriarchal clan, if two people have children, they are usually raised by women. There will be full moon wine when the child is full moon. At that time, my father will be invited to be present, but it is only present, and there is no progress in any substantive relationship. Just to announce this child, because the custom of walking marriage has existed in Mosuo people since ancient times, walking marriage is the most correct marriage system in Mosuo people's minds.

Because the Mosuo people's walking marriage system is very mysterious and unique, many people will go to Lugu Lake to have a look or experience this mysterious walking marriage system. This can also be regarded as a way to promote the quality of life and living standards of Mosuo people along Lugu Lake.