Laha
A language of Viet Nam
| Population | 5,690 (1999 census). |
| Region | Lao Cai and Son La provinces, along Red and Black rivers. |
| Language maps |
Northern Viet Nam, reference number 50 Northwestern Viet Nam, reference number 50 |
| Alternate names | Khlá, Khlá Don, Khlá Dung, Khlá Phlao, Klá Dong, La Ha, La Ha Ung, Liik, Xá Chien, Xá Khao, Xá Lay |
| Dialects | Similar to Qabiao [laq]. |
| Classification | Tai-Kadai, Kadai, Yang-Biao |
| Language use | Mainly older adults. Those under 50 speak Thái and dress like the Tai Dam. |
| Comments | An official nationality. They live together with the Thái and Kháng. Agriculturalists: wet and dry rice. Traditional religion. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
Ethnologue: Web |
Ethnologue: Print |
Bibliography |
Publications Catalog |
Software |
Email Updates
Who we are |
Shopping cart |
Site search |
Site map |
Home
Bibliography data last updated: April-2012
Contact us
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | External links
Copyright © 2012 SIL International (formerly known as the Summer Institute of Linguistics)
