Tai Dón
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A language of Viet Nam
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Tai Blanc, Tai Kao, Tai Lai, Táy Khao, Thái Tráng, White Tai
Population
280,000 in Viet Nam (2002). Population total all countries: 495,000.
Location
North, mainly along Red and Black rivers, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Lao Cai, and Son La provinces; some in the south, Lam Dòng province, Tung Nghia.
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous). Language of recognized ethnic group: Thai.
Classification
Dialects
Language Use
Positive attitudes. Those with prolonged contact with Tai Dam [blt] have become bilingual in it. Many have not had that contact.
Language Development
Dictionary. Bible portions: 1969–1992.
Language Resources
Part of the Thái official ethnic community (1,550,423, 2009 census). Traditional religion, Buddhist.