THE RA GLAI

Derivatives:  Ra Glay, Krai, Orange Glai, No-Ana, and La Vang
Population:  96,931 people (as of 1999)
Locality:  Mainly in Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan Province. 

Customs and culture
The Ra Glai belive in “Giang” or “King of Heaven” who have the supreme power on deciding everything on earth.
The Ra Glai lives in houses-on-stilts
Matriarchy remains common in Ra Glai society, as the children take the family name of their mother.
After each harvest, all villagers gather to pay thanks to 'Giang' and to enjoy the new rice harvest.

Language: The Ra Glai language belongs to the Malayo-Polynesian or Austronesian Group.

Economy:
The Ra Glai practise slash-and-burn agriculture. Recently they also have wet rice cultivation.