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Mosuo boat rower smoking while waiting on Lugu Lake with mountains in the background
Mosuo boat rower smoking while waiting on Lugu Lake with mountains in the background

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This photograph was taken in Yunnan at a place called Lugu Lake. It's home to the Mosuo, an ethnic matriarchal tribe. The subject is a Mosuo boat rower enjoying a smoke while waiting for his next ride. Each boat ride is physically demanding, as the boats are hand-rowed and the total distance spans just over a kilometer. To prevent exhaustion, each rower is limited to 6 trips a week and all proceeds are pooled into the village's communal fund to be distributed equally.

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January 16, 2026
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