Khuen people
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| (9,500 (est.)) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Laos, China | |
| Religion | |
| Traditional religion, Theravada Buddhism |
The Khuen people are an aboriginal ethnic group of Laos.
Name Variation
The Khuen have appeared in research under several different English spellings including Khuen, Kuan, Kuanhua, Kween, Khween, and Khouen.[citation needed]
Language
The Khuen speak a language also called Khuen, which is a Khmuic language.[1] The Khmuic languages are Austro-Asiatic.[1] 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.[citation needed]
Geographic Distribution
- Population in Laos: 8000 in Luang Namtha Province[1]
- Population in China: 1500, centered on Jinghong in Southern China[citation needed]
- Population in United States: Unknown
Customs
As a fellow member of the larger Khmuic ethnic group, many aspects of Khuen culture are similar to the Khmu.[citation needed] Family names are usually the names of sacred animals or plants. It is taboo for a Khuen person to touch the animal or plant that bears his or her family name.[citation needed]
Religion
In addition to Theravada Buddhism, they also worship a hierarchy of demons and ghosts. Ancestor worship is also practiced.[citation needed]
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