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Self-name:
Gelao
Alt-name:
Tứ Ðư, Ho Ki, Voa Ðề.
Local groups:
Blue Gelao, White Gelao, Red Gelao.
Region of residence:
Đông Bắc Bộ
Area of residence:
Ha Giang province, Tuyen Quang province
Population (2019):
4003
Percent:
0.004%
Language group
Gelao languages
Language family
Tai-Kadai
The Gelao people migrated to Vietnam about 150-200 years ago. They live mainly by farming. Weaving and woodworking are developed. Gelao women wear knee-length dresses (similar to those of the Nung and Giay people), with colored cloth patches on the chest and sleeves.
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