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Vivi Tunkou Tribe
Tunkou is a folk cultural phenomenon associated with Taoism in Yunnan province in south-west China. Actors perform tai chi in Buddhist clothing and Tunkou masks. The actors of the tribe put their palms together devoutly and will greet passers-by when they parade on the road. Once the team reaches the final stage, the actors will perform tai chi boxing.