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.[…]
Category: Vietnam Ethnic Groups
Vietnam is a multi-ethnic country with 54 ethnic groups, each with its own language, lifestyle, and cultural heritage. The largest ethnic groups are: Kinh (Viet) 85.7%, Tay 1.9%, Tai Ethnic 1.8%, Muong 1.5%, Khmer Krom 1.5%, Hmong 1.2%, Nung 1.1%, Hoa 1%, with all others comprising the remaining 4.3%. One distinctive feature of highland ethnic minority groups in Vietnam is that they are colorfully attired whether at home, in the farm, traveling or in their home town. The clothing of one group is quite different from that of other groups and adds color to the social landscape.
Phu La Ethnic Group
The Phu La ethnic group, also called Xa Pho, Bo Kho Pa, Mu Di Pa, Pho, Va Xo, La Dun Dang live in Lai Chau, Son La, Lao Cai, and Ha[…]
Pa Then Ethnic Group
The Pa Then ethnic group, also called Pa Hung, Tong are concentrated in communes of Ha Giang and Tuyen Quang provinces. Pa Then houses are built either on stilts, level with[…]
O Du Ethnic Group
The O Du ethnic group, also called Tay Hat live in the villages of Kim Hoa and Xop Pot in Kim Da Commune, Tuong Duong District, Nghe An Province. The O[…]
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,[…]
Ngai People
Ngai people is one of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. They are also called Ngai Hac Ca, Lau Man, He, Sin, Dan, Le. The Ngai ethnic group are concentrated in Quang[…]
Muong Ethnic Group
The Muong ethnic group, also called Moi, Mual, Moi, Moi Bi, Au Ta, Ao Ta are concentrated in Hoa Binh Province and the mountainous districts of Thanh Hoa Province. In former[…]
M’Nong Ethnic Group
The M’Nong ethnic group, also called Bru Dang, Preh, Ger, Nong, Prang, PJam, Kuyenh, Chil Bu Nor, M’Nong Bu Dang are concentrated in the southern parts of Dak Lak and Dak Nong[…]
H’Mong Ethnic Group
The H’Mong ethnic group, also called Mong Do, White Mong, Mong Lenh (Variety Mong), hmong Mong Si (Red Mong), Mong Du (Black Mong) and Mong Sua (Man Mong) are concentrated in[…]
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[…]
Ma Ethnic Group
The Ma ethnic group, also called Chau Ma, Ma Xop, Ma To, Ma Krung, Ma Ngan live in Lam Dong Province. The Ma live in bons (villages). Each bon is comprised[…]
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[…]