The Hoa ethnic group

Language:  The Hoa or Ethnic Chinese, speak a language belonging to the Chinese, language group (Sino-Tibetan language family). History:  The Hoa have migrated to Vietnam in different periods since the 15th century. Later on, other waves of Hoa immigrants came at the end of the Minh, or beginning of the 20th century. Production activities:  In rural areas, the Hoa live mainly [...]

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The Khmer ethnic group

Language: The Khmer speak a language belonging to the Mon-Khmer language group. History: Before the 17th century, the Khmer and their culture dominated the Mekong delta. Production activities: The Khmer are wet-rice cultivators who use the plough. In their near-perfect and efficient agricultural tool set, there are unique tools that are well suited to the geography and ecology of southern Vietnam. [...]

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The Gia Rai ethnic group

Language: Giarai language is part of the family of Malayo- Polynesian languages. History: The Giarai are one of the earliest residents of the mountainous area of Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands), and extending into parts of Cambodia. Early Giarai history refers to Potao ia (King of Water) and Potao pui (King of Fire), which have become cults to the Sky, the Earth, to pray for favorable rain and [...]

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The Ede ethic group

Language: The Ede language belongs to the Malayo-Polynesian group (Austronesia language family). History: The Ede have long lived in the Tay Nguyen or high plateau region of central Vietnam. Traces of their origin are reflected in their epic poems, their architecture, and their popular arts. Up to today, the Ede community remains a society imprinted with matrilineal traditions. Production [...]

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The Bahnar Ethnic Group

Language: Bahnar language belongs to the Mon-Khmer language group (of the Austroasiatic language family). History: The Bahnar are long-term inhabitants of Truong Son-Tay Nguyen central highlands. They have created a unique local culture and their own socio-culture identity, perform a charming Vietnamese Culture. Production activities:  The Bahnar live mainly on the cultivation of swidden [...]

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The Cham ethnic group

Language: Cham language belongs to the Malyo-Polynesian language family. History: The Cham, who have lived along the coast of central Vietnam for a long time, possess a rich culture profoundly influenced by Indian culture. Until the 17th century, the Cham had successfully maintained their own nation, known as Cham Pa. The local population is composed of two groups: those living in Ninh Thuan [...]

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Dao ethnic group

Language: The Dao language belongs to the language family of Hmong-Dao. History: Dao people originally came from China, immigrating between the 12th or 13th century and the early 20th century. They claim themselves descendants of Ban House (Ban vuong), a famous and holy legendary personality.   Production activities:  Dao communities cultivate swidden fields, rocky hollows, and [...]

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The H'mong Ethic

Language: The Hmong speak a language that belongs to the Hmong – Dao language family. Production activities: Farming is done on terraced or swidden fields where corns, rice, and wheat are planted. The farmers inter-plant other crops together with the main product, including such crops as lotus, potato, vegetable, peanut, sesame, beans, etc. The plough of the Hmong is famous for its good quality [...]

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The Thai ethnic group

Language: Thai language belongs to the Tay-Thai group (of the Tai-Kadai language family) History: The Thai originated from inland Southeast Asia where their ancestors have lived ancient times. Production activities: Early in their history, the Thai adopted wet rice cultivation, using suitable irrational networks. The work can be summarized in the Thai saying “muong-phat-lai-lin” (which means [...]

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