Southern Laos

Other name: Brao Population 313 people Locality Dak Me Village, Bo Y Commune, Ngoc Hoi District, Kon Tum Province. Customs & Habits The Brau have a tradition of tattooing their faces and bodies and filing their teeth. They live in houses on stilts. Young men...Read More

Other names: To Lo, Krem, Con Kde, Ala Cong, Krang Population 174,456 people Locality Kon Tum Province and the western parts of Binh Dinh and Phu Yen Provinces. Customs & Habits The Ba Na lives in houses built on stilts. In each village, there is...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...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....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...Read More