Xo Dang people

Xo Dang

Regions with significant populations
Vietnam 212,277 (2019)
Languages
Xo Dang • Vietnamese
Religion
Animism • Christianity
Related ethnic groups
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The Xo Dang (or Xe Dang, Sedang; Vietnamese: Người Xơ Đăng) are an ethnic group of Vietnam.

Their main source of income is farming, but before the 20th century, mostly relied on hunting and gathering. They are also known to be involved with raising cattle and poultry.

Religiously, they are largely animistic. Their language is part of the Mon–Khmer language family.

They celebrate Peng Chupi Festival.

See also

• List of ethnic groups in Vietnam

References

• Xo Dang page
• http://hedo-vietnam.tripod.com/ethnic_groups/xo_dang.htm