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thumb|150px|A symbol used to represent the Bimoist faith

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thumb|150px|A symbol used to represent the Bimoist faith

Bimoism (, bi mox) is the indigenous religion of the Yi people, the largest ethnic group in Yunnan after the Han Chinese. It takes its name from the bimo, shaman-priests who are also masters of Yi language and scriptures, wearing distinctive black robes and large hats.

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