Ksingmul people
ethnic group in Vietnam and Laos
The Ksingmul (also known as Xinh Mun, Con Pua, Puộc, and Pụa) are an ethnic group that live in Vietnam and Laos.
Location
changeThe Ksingmul of Vietnam live in the provinces of Sơn La and Điện Biên.
The Ksingmul of Laos live in the Houaphanh Province.
Language
changeThe Ksingmul speak the Ksingmul language.
Festivals
changeThe Ksingmul festivals are Muong A Ma, Ksaisatip, and Mạ Ma.
Economy
changeThe Ksingmul practice slash and burn agriculture. That means they set some vegetation on fire to clear the land and then farm it.
Funerals
changeWhen someone dies, they shoot guns to let others know.