Kongsat
# Kongsat

The Kongsat people are an ethnic group in Laos.

## Geographic distribution

* Population of approximately 100 in Oudomxai Province of Laos (They inhabit the single village of Nam Nyon Village in Namo District)

## Origin

The Kongsat claim that they originated in the Yunnan Province of China. They are a Tai ethnic group.

## Culture

The Kongsat have largely assimilated Lao and Lu customs.

### Language

The Kongsat are multilingual in Yang, Lao, Lue, Khmu, Pounyot.

### Religion

The Kongsat practice animism.

### Celebrations

* Celebration of the Tiger (Day of the Tiger according to the traditional 13-day calendar)
* New Year (celebrated on the 7th day of the first lunar month)
* Birth ceremonies
* House construction ceremonies
