White Thai

ethnic group
group=White Tai


poptime=44,800 (est.)
popplace=Laos
rels=Animist, Theravada Buddhism, Christianity
langs=Tai Kao, Lao, others
related=

White Tai or Tai Kao is an ethnic group of Laos.

Geographic Distribution

There are approximately 44,800 White Tai in Laos (2000). [http://www.global12project.com/2004/profiles/p_code2/1048.html The White Tai of Laos] ]

History

The White Tai migrated from China to Laos several centuries ago, settling along the Red and Black Rivers. [http://www.global12project.com/2004/profiles/p_code2/1048.html The White Tai of Laos] ]

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Language

The White Tai speak a language called "Tai Kao". It is a Tai-Kadai language. [http://www.global12project.com/2004/profiles/p_code2/1048.html The White Tai of Laos] ]

Family

Men are the heads of White Tai households, although division of labor is nearly equal. [http://www.global12project.com/2004/profiles/p_code2/1048.html The White Tai of Laos] ]

Religions

*Animism (60%) [http://www.global12project.com/2004/profiles/p_code2/1048.html The White Tai of Laos] ]
*Theravada Buddhism (38%) [http://www.global12project.com/2004/profiles/p_code2/1048.html The White Tai of Laos] ]
*Christian (2%) [http://www.global12project.com/2004/profiles/p_code2/1048.html The White Tai of Laos] ] The White Tai believe in multiple personal souls and hold ceremonies to recall those souls to strengthen their character. [http://www.global12project.com/2004/profiles/p_code2/1048.html The White Tai of Laos] ]

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