Tai Dón

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North, mainly along Red and Black rivers, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, and Son La provinces; some in the south; Lam Dong province: Tung Nghia.

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China

Language NameTai Dón

User Population

15,000 in China (2000 census). Population figure 90% of Dai nationality in Jinping County in 2000.

Location

Yunnan province: Honghe Hani and Yi autonomous prefectures, Dai, Jinping Miao, and Yao autonomous counties.

Alternate Names

Bai Dai, Tai Jinping, White Tai

Language Status

6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Dai.

Language Use

Used as L2 by Bumang [bvp].

Laos

Language NameTai Dón

User Population

33,000 in Laos (Schliesinger 2003a).

Location

Houaphan, Louangphabang, Luang Namtha, Oudomxai, and Phongsali provinces.

Alternate Names

Tai Blanc, Tai Kao, Tai Khao, Tai Lai, Thái Tráng, White Tai

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Language Use

A large influential group. Also use Tai Dam [blt].

Other Comments

Traditional religion.