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- Pop: 1 million
- Origin: China
- Area: Dien Bien Phu, Hoa Binh, Lai Chau, Son La
Economy: rice, corn
Belief system: animism
Cultural characteristics: Like the Tay. the Thai originated in .southern China before settling along the fertile riverbeds of the northwest from Hoa Binh to Muong Lay . Villagers typically consist of 40 or 50 thatched houses built on bamboo stilts. The Thai minority are usually categorised by colour, including the Red, Black and White Thai. Black Thai women wear vibrantly coloured blouses and headgear, while the White Thai tend to dress in contemporary clothing. Theories vary on the relationship with the Thais of Thailand, as they do when it comes to the many colour groupings. Some suggest it corresponds to colours on the women's skirts, while others believe it comes from the nearby Red and Black Rivers. The Thai, using a script developed in the 5th century, have produced literature ranging from poetry and love songs to folk tales. Travellers staying overnight in Mai Chau can usually catch a performance of the Thai's renowned music and dance.
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