Mạ people

Ma

Total population
( Vietnam 41,405 (2009)[1])
Regions with significant populations
Vietnam
Languages
Mạ, Vietnamese, others
Religion
Theravada Buddhism

The Ma (Vietnamese: Người Mạ) are a Mon–Khmer-speaking people in Vietnam (population 33,338 in 1999). They are concentrated mostly in the Lâm Đồng Province of the country.

Culture

The Ma language comes under the Mon-Khmer Group. The Ma have a rich oral traditions, and their culture is a tapestry of folklore. Myths, parables, and legends are an integral part of this ethnic group.^[2]

Traditional attire

The Ma are also known for their traditional colorful attire. Ma women wear skirts that reach well below their knees. The men customarily wear loincloth.

References

1. "The 2009 Vietnam Population and Housing Census: Completed Results". General Statistics Office of Vietnam: Central Population and Housing Census Steering Committee. June 2010. p. 134. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
2. "54 Ethnic People of Vietnam". Retrieved 1 January 2013.