Kongsat From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ethnic group KongsatTotal population100 (est.)Regions with significant populationsLaosLanguagesLao, LuReligionAnimism The Kongsat people are an ethnic group in Laos. 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.[1] 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 References ↑ Chazee, Laurent. The Peoples of Laos: Rural and Ethnic Diversities. 2002. White Lotus Press. Bangkok. Related Articles~TimelinesTop QsFact Checks