Kongsat
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 100 (est.) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Laos | |
| Languages | |
| Lao, Lu | |
| Religion | |
| Animism |
The Kongsat people are an ethnic group in Laos.
Geographic distribution
[edit]- Population of approximately 100 in Oudomxai Province of Laos (They inhabit the single village of Nam Nyon Village in Namo District)
Origin
[edit]The Kongsat claim that they originated in the Yunnan Province of China. They are a Tai ethnic group.
Culture
[edit]The Kongsat have largely assimilated Lao and Lu customs.
Language
[edit]The Kongsat are multilingual in Yang, Lao, Lue, Khmu, Pounyot.[1]
Religion
[edit]The Kongsat practice animism.
Celebrations
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ Chazee, Laurent. The Peoples of Laos: Rural and Ethnic Diversities. 2002. White Lotus Press. Bangkok.