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Name: San Chay (San Chi, Cao Lan)
Region: In the middle of the province: Cẩm Phả, Uong Bi, Binh Lieu, Hải Ha, Tien Yen, Ba Chẽ, Van Ðồn.
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 San Chỉ, religious practises for death ceremonies are extremely important.
Language: Tay - Nung
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 San Chi. Telling story by poem: " Soong Co". The dances of the Gau Bird, "Xuc tep" of the San Chỉ. Musical instruments: thanh la, nao 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.
