Ethnic People

Pu Peo Ethnic Group

The Pu Peo ethnic group, also called Ka Beo, Penti, Lo Lo are concentrated along the Sino-Vietnamese border in Dong Van, Yen Minh, and Meo Vac districts of Ha Giang Province. Houses are usually built on the ground in tiny clusters be side a Hoa or pupeo H’Mong village. Each family lineage has its own system […]

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Nung Ethnic Group

The Nung ethnic group, also called Xuong, Giang, Nung An, Nung Coi, Phan Sinh, Nung Chao, Nung Inh, Qui Rin, Nung Din, Khen Lai are concentrated in Lang Son, Cao Bang, Bac Thai, Bac Giang, Bac Ninh and Tuyen Quang provinces. The Nung mainly worship their ancestors, spirits, saints, Confucius, and nungKwan Yin. Nung villages are

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Mang Ethnic Group

The Mang ethnic group, also called Mang U, Xa La Vang live in Sin Ho, Muong Te, Phong Tho districts of Lai Chau Province; and Muong Cha District mangof Dien Bien Province. The chief of the village, together with the council of the oldest men, takes responsibility for the affairs of his village. The houses are

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Lu Ethnic Group

The Lu ethnic group, also called Nhuon, Duon live in Phong Tho and Sin Ho Districts of Lai Chau Province. The Lu practice Buddhism. After their dead is buried, the family hold a rite luwhich brings the dead’s soul to the pagoda. The Lu lives in houses built on stilts with two roofs and the entrance

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