Kongsat
Total population | |
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100 (est.) | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Laos | |
Languages | |
Lao, Lu | |
Religion | |
Animism |
The Kongsat people are an ethnic group in Laos.
Geographic distribution[]
- Population of approximately 100 in Oudomxai Province of Laos (They inhabit the single village of Nam Nyon Village in Namo District)
Origin[]
The Kongsat claim that they originated in the Yunnan Province of China. They are a Tai ethnic group.
Culture[]
The Kongsat have largely assimilated Lao and Lu customs.
Language[]
The Kongsat are multilingual in Yang, Lao, Lue, Khmu, Pounyot.[1]
Religion[]
The Kongsat practice animism.
Celebrations[]
- Celebration of the Tiger (Day of the Tiger according to the traditional 13-day calendar)
- New Year (celebrated on the 7th day of the first lunar month)
- Birth ceremonies
- House construction ceremonies
References[]
- ^ Chazee, Laurent. The Peoples of Laos: Rural and Ethnic Diversities. 2002. White Lotus Press. Bangkok.
Categories:
- Ethnic groups in Laos