The lollipop eaters

I saw these women from the bus in the depths of the southeast Yunnan countryside. I think they are some branch of the Yi people. They may have lived there, or they may have been taking a break from travelling in the green van. They were certainly friendly and jokey with the driver.

What caught my eye particularly was the contrast between their very traditional gear and the Chupa Chup style lollipops they were sucking