Name:
Sán Chay (Sán Chi, Cao Lan) Region:
In the middle of the province: Cẩm Phả, Uông Bí, B́nh Liêu, Hải Hà,
Tiên Yên, Ba Chẽ, Vân Đồn. Customs and habits:
They live in villages and hamlets, either along stream shores or
in plains and valleys. Houses were formerly built on stilts, but
today modern changes can be seen in construction. For the Sán Chỉ,
religious practises for death ceremonies are extremely important. Language:
Tày - Nùng Culture:
There are many unique legends, poems and songs, with themes
ranging from nature to familial and social relationships which is
expressed by "Bac Thien Loi Eating Meat" story of Sán Chi. Telling
story by poem: " Soóng Co". The dances of the Gâu Bird, "Xúc tép"
of the Sán Chỉ. Musical instruments: thanh la, năo bạt... Traditional
clothing:
wear short jackets, long robes, skirts, trousers, belts, turbans,
cloth shoes and jewellery, these are mainly of a black or deep
blue colour. Economy:
Their main means of living are agriculture and animal breeding.
