Gelaohui; Elder Brothers Society
Historical term for a secret society active in China during the late Qing dynasty. Often referenced in discussions of Chinese history.
See also: 会党
The Gelaohui was one of the secret societies of the late Qing dynasty.
From Chinese 哥老會 / 哥老会 (Gēlǎohuì), literally 'Elder Brothers Society'. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.