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Kongsat

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The Kongsat people are an ethnic group in Laos.

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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.

    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

    Kongsat Wikipedia
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