Kadai Language Group

Other names: Ke Lao Population 1,865 people Locality Dong Van and Hoang Su Phi districts in Ha Giang Province. Customs & Habits Each village has about 15 to 20 households. The Co Lao houses are on the ground, not on stilts like many other ethnic groups. In fact, they adopted a patriarchal system. During pregnancy,...Read More

Others names: Ka Beo, Penti, and Lo Lo Population 705 people Locality Concentrated along the Sino-Vietnamese border in Dong Van, Yen Minh, and Meo Vac districts of Ha Giang Province. Customs & Habits Houses are usually on the ground in tiny clusters beside a Hoa or H’Mong village. Each family lineage has its own system...Read More

Other names: Phlao, Xa Khan and Khla Population 5,686 people Locality Son La and Lao Cai provinces. Customs & Habits The La Ha house is on stilts with two entrances and ladders at both ends. Young boys and girls are free to seek their love. A young boy will visit a young girl at her...Read More

Other names: Cu Te and La Qua Population 10,765 people Locality Xin Man District in Ha Giang Province, and Muong Khuong and also Bac Ha districts in Lao Cai Province. Customs & Habits The typical La Chi house is on stilts and has three apartments and an ancestral altar in the largest apartment. In fact,...Read More