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Name: Tay
Region: Towns: Cẩm Phả, Uong Bi; Districts: Hải Ha, Ðong Triểu, Ba Chẽ, Van Ðồn, Hoanh Bồ
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 Tay, the most characteristic practice is also the cult of ancestors, with the most important duties belonging to the family-chief.
Language: Tay - Nung
Culture: The popular literature and arts of ethnic groups are also extremely distinct. There are many unique legends, poems and songs, with themes ranging from nature to familial and social relationships which is expressed by "Nung Tri Cao" "Nang Khuay", "Pu Luong - Gia Cai" stories; Musical instrument: Tinh.
Traditional clothing: the Tay 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.
