| This is a pretty common sight around Kunming. It's not protection from COVID and it's not a religious covering. Its purpose is to stop the woman's face (and it is always a woman) from getting in any way tanned or sunburnt. Pale skin here is highly prized and Kunming's altitude and cloudless winter skies pose a challenge to this aesthetic. Personally, I think that if the focus is to look beautiful, hiding your face in a balaclava is hardly the solution! |  |
