2020.10.19 10:02 GMT+8

Live: Meet the last facial tattooed women of the Derung ethnic minority

Updated 2020.10.21 09:05 GMT+8

In the remotest area of southwest China's Yunnan Province, people of the Derung ethnic minority still enjoy the pastoral life, living in harmony with nature. Facial tattooing, part of their traditional culture, is fading, along with the elderly women who display the artwork on their faces. Tune in as CGTN unveils the unique custom of one of the most mysterious ethnic groups in China.

About "Go! Yunnan" series

Yunnan Province in southwest China boasts of spectacular natural landscapes, biodiversity and diverse ethnic groups. Among China's 56 recognized ethnic groups, 25 are found in Yunnan. This livestream series takes you on a tour to six cities or autonomous prefectures in Yunnan to explore the little-known food, scenery and folk customs.

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