Explainer | Why China Miao ethnic group moves houses at night, dances with soot on faces upon completion
- Posted on January 25, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Explainer | Why China Miao ethnic group moves houses at night, dances with soot on faces upon completion
Age-old tradition stems from time when Miao people had to stage secret home relocations to avoid landlords seeking rent or debt repayments.
