Chinese ’Village of Rapunzels’ - RT Documentary

These Chinese #women cut their hair just once in their lives, at the age of 18, as a sign they’re ready for marriage. This is the custom of the #Yao ethnic group living in Huangluo village. For the women, hair is deeply connected to womanhood. Its average length here is 1.6 meters, with the longest reaching more than 2 metres. Remarkably, it’s not uncommon for Yao women to reach the age of eighty without a single gray #hair! What is their secret? Watch our video to find out. #culture@rt__documentary