Bimoism
Sign in to savethumb|150px|A symbol used to represent the Bimoist faith
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- Torch Festival
- See also
- Bibliography
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thumb|150px|A symbol used to represent the Bimoist faith
Bimoism (, bi mox) is the indigenous religion of the Yi people, the largest ethnic group in Yunnan after the Han Chinese. It takes its name from the bimo, shaman-priests who are also masters of Yi language and scriptures, wearing distinctive black robes and large hats.
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