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Vietnam Peoples - The Cham
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Matriarchy still exists in Cham society as daughters carry the family name of their mothers. A woman's family marries the groom for their daughter. After marriage, the groom comes to live with his wife's household. The right of inheritance is reserved for daughters only. The youngest daughter, however, must care for her aging parents.
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Vietnam Peoples - The Bru Van Kieu
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The Bru-Van Kieu language belongs to the Mon-Khmer culture. The Bru-Van Kieu love creative arts and maintain a rich treasury of traditional art and culture. They possess numerous musical instruments such as drums, castanets, knob gongs, wind instruments, and string zithers (including the a-chung and po-kua). Folk singing is popular as is cha chap (sung stories), and sim, an alternating chant between young men and women
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Vietnam Peoples - The Bo Y
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Derivative:
Chung Cha, Trong Gia, Tu Di, Tu Din and Pu Na
Population:
About 1,500 people.
Locality:
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Vietnam Peoples - The Ba Na
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According to matrimonial customs, a young man and woman can take the initiative in marriage, and the parents are only involved to ensure the respect of traditional principles. After the birth of the first child, they are allowed to set up their own home. The Ba Na venerate the spirits which relate to human beings.
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Vietnam Peoples - The Brau
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Young men and women are free to choose their partners. The wedding ceremony is organized by the bride's family and the groom must live with his wife's family for several years before bringing his wife and children home.
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