Journal of Jishou University(Social Sciences) ›› 2011, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (3): 63-68.

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Suicide for Love :A Surviving Custom of the Naxi and Lahu People in China

  

  1. (Anshun University,Anshun,Guizhou 561000,China)
  • Online:2011-05-15 Published:2012-03-11

Abstract: As a unique and ancient custom,committing suicide for love is of long-standing and particular prominence among the Naxi people in Lijiang and the Lahu people in Lancang of China’s Yunnan Province.This surviving custom is attributed to some profound historical,cultural and religious factors.

Key words: suicide for love, the Naxi people, the Lahu people, historical and cultural factors

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