Mosuo people are still following the matriarchal patterns and the concept of "visiting marriage" in their lives nowadays. Tradition is followed as usual. But tourism has brought the latest onslaught to Mosuo culture. People from many different cultures are now visiting the Mosuo, but especially the influence of television, newspapers, phone and the internet are taking their toll. Their influence is changing Mosuo values and concepts. This is happening on a daily basis and we will be able to observe it and learn a lot from it. It is a great fortune that only one village is really badly affected by the changes, the fishing village Luo Shui. Most other Mosuo villages are outside of the main tourist areas. This is the reason why research into the changes, which have taken place in this village, is so vital for the understanding of the change process.