Self-name:
Yi/Nuosu
Alt-name:
Mùn Di, Di, Màn Di, La La, Qua La, Ô Man, Lu Lộc Màn.
Local groups:
Lô Lô Hoa và Lô Lô Đen
Region of residence:
Đông Bắc Bộ
Area of residence:
Ha Giang, Cao Bang and Lao Cai provinces
Population (2019):
4827
Percent:
0.005%
Language group
Tibeto - Burman
Language family
Sino - Tibetan
The costumes of the Black Yi and the Floral Yi groups are both decorated by sewing pieces of colored fabric together. The Floral Yi women wear short, open-chested shirts with long sleeves. The front of the shirt is covered with triangular colored patches. The women's head scarves are also decorated with colorful fabrics, beads, and clusters of small, colorful fruits. The Floral Yi men wear short, open-chested shirts, flared pants, and colorful headscarves similar to those worn by women.