Culture: Would you climb 49 branchless trees for love?

A Li woman doing embroidery. This is a unique skill where they only use sticks and other wooden material to make cloth embroideries of different kinds
A Li woman doing embroidery. This is a unique skill where they only use sticks and other wooden material to make cloth embroideries of different kinds
A man blows a musical instrument using his nose.
A man blows a musical instrument using his nose.
A man show how to climb a betel nut tree. Any man that wishes to marry must climb 49 such trees.
A man show how to climb a betel nut tree. Any man that wishes to marry must climb 49 such trees.
The author speaks to a Li tour guide during his visit to their village. Courtesy.
The author speaks to a Li tour guide during his visit to their village. Courtesy.
Li men enjoy playing unique music instruments made  from coconut among other materials.
Li men enjoy playing unique music instruments made from coconut among other materials.
The Li also rear animals like cattle.
The Li also rear animals like cattle.
A picture in the Binglanggu showcasing a pattern of the tattoos a girl had to get before getting married. All photos/Hudson Kuteesa.
A picture in the Binglanggu showcasing a pattern of the tattoos a girl had to get before getting married. All photos/Hudson Kuteesa.
Hudson Kuteesa