China Yiche ethnic minority, known for open relationships, earliest wearers of mini-shorts

One of China’s oldest ethnic minorities, the Yiche People, were the country’s earliest wearers of mini-shorts.

Dubbed the “sexiest minority,” they also maintain open relationships after marriage and even have a holiday during which men are permitted to freely touch women’s breasts.

The Yiche group, one of the oldest branches of the Hani ethnic minority with fewer than 20,000 people, resides in Yunnan province, southwestern China.

Their unique and open-minded culture has captured the interest of many.

Yiche women are believed to be the earliest wearers of mini-shorts in China. They traditionally don pointed white cloth hats, indigo-colored outfits, and expose their legs throughout the year.

The mini-shorts, which are black or navy blue, are meticulously tailored to fit snugly at their hips and are typically designed by women themselves to suit their body shapes.