Bouyei

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Guizhou province: Buyi-Miao and Miao-Dong autonomous prefectures, Guanling and Zhenning counties on Guizhou-Yunnan plateau; Sichuan province: Huidong and Ningnan counties; Yunnan province: Luoping county.

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Laos

Language NameYang

User Population

5,840 in Laos (2015 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Luang Namtha province: Vieng Poukha district, Nam Fa; Nale district, Nam Huay; Oudomxai province: Beng district, Khone; Namo district, Ay, Sonsavath, Ponxay Savan Namo Neua; Xay district, Long Ya; Phongsali province: Khua district, Mone Savanh, Hat Xeui; Gnot Ou district, Xum Kham, Tha; Boun Tai district, Na Mak, Na Tene, Vieng Xai, Long Nam, Long Nay Khao; Boun Neua district, Muong Xou.

Alternate Names

Nhang, Nyang

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Language Use

Also use Lü [khb] (Chazée 1999).

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. Buddhist, traditional religion.

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Vietnam

Language NameGiáy

User Population

67,900 in Vietnam (2019 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, and Lai Chau provinces.

Alternate Names

Bo-I, Bo-Y, Bouyei, Buyi, Chang Chá, Chung Cha, Cùi Chu, Dang, Dioi, Giai, Giang, Nhaang, Niang, Nyang, Pau Thin, Pu-I, Pu-Nam, Pui, Puyi, Pú Nà, Sa, Trong Ggia, Tu-Dìn, Xa Chung Chá, Yai, Yay

Dialects

Tu-Dí, Nhang, Pú Nà.

Language Status

6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized ethnic group: Bo Y.

Language Use

Also use Vietnamese [vie].

Other Comments

Giáy and Bo Y are both official ethnic communities. Traditional religion, Daoist.

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