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.
The Ro Mam ethnic group live in Le Village, Mo Rai Commune, Sa Thay District of Kon Tum Province. The village of the Ro Mam is called a “de”. It is headed by an old chief. Each family is comprised of 10-20 people of various generations who have blood ties and who live under the […]
The Ra Glai ethnic group, also called Ra Glay, Krai, Orang Glai, No-Ana, La Vang live mainly in the southern regions of Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan provinces. The Ra Glai believe there is a spiritual world known as “Giang” that raglaiincludes good and evil forces. They traditionally live in stilted houses. The pa-lay is headed
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
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 Giang provinces. The largest settlements are in Lao Cai Province. The Phu La worship their ancestors and believe in animism. They live inphula various villages,
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 the ground, or half on stilts and half on the earth. Marriage is strictly forbidden within the same lineage. According to customs, after marriage the
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 Du live in small families. After marriage, the bridegroom lives at his wife’s house for some time before returning to hi s house with his
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
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 Ninh, Bac Giang, Bac Ninh Lang Son, Cao Bang, Bac Kan and Thai Nguyen provinces. A typical Ngai house consists of three rooms. All families
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 days, the “lang dao” system characterized Muong society. The muong”lang dao” ruled the Muong regions. A head of a “muong” was a “lang cun”, “lang
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 provinces, and parts of Lam Dong and Binh Phuoc provinces. The M’Nong live in houses built on stilts or level with the ground. Each mnongvillage