Mal people
The Mal are an ethnic group native to Laos and Thailand. They are one of two sub-groups of the Lua people (the other one being the Phai).[1]
Total population | |
---|---|
27,893 (est.) | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Laos, Thailand, United States | |
Languages | |
Mal, Lao, Thai, others | |
Religion | |
Theravada Buddhism |
Name Variation
The Mal are also commonly referred to as Madl, Khatin, T'in, Htin, Thin, and Tin.[2]
Language
The Mal speak a language also called Mal, which is a Khmuic language.[2] The Khmuic languages are Austroasiatic.[2] There is some debate as to whether the Khmuic languages are of the Mon–Khmer branch, but the majority opinion is that they are not.
Geographic Distribution
- Population in Laos: 23,193 in Xaignabouli Province[2]
- Population in Thailand: 4,700
- Population in United States: Unknown
Religion
The Mal largely practice traditional folk religion involving ancestor worship.
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References
- Joachim Schliesinger (2003). Ethnic Groups of Laos, Volume 1: Introduction and Overview. White Lotus. p. 171.
- Ethnologue report for Laos
See also
External links
- http://projekt.ht.lu.se/rwaai RWAAI (Repository and Workspace for Austroasiatic Intangible Heritage)
- http://hdl.handle.net/10050/00-0000-0000-0003-8A2D-F@view T'in in RWAAI Digital Archive
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