Co Tu ethnic group
Customs and habits
The Co Tu believes in and worships
Giang (Genie). The houses are set out in the form of an ellipse. In the middle
of the village is the Rong (Communal House), a large and beautiful building
used for the reception of guests, to hold meetings, rituals and cultural
performances. Patriarchy prevails among the Co Tu as the children take the
family name of their father. The right of inheritance is reserved only for
sons. Marriage dowries are also a common practice.
Culture
Co Tu language belongs to the
Mon-Khmer Group.
Costumes
Men wear loincloths and leave their
upper torsos naked. Women wear skirts and short vests. In winter they wear a
piece of cloth to keep them warm. Popular ornaments consist of necklaces,
bracelets, and earrings.
Economy
The Co Tu practice a slash and burn
cultivation, often dig holes to plant seeds, practice animal husbandry, weave
cloth and baskets, gather, hunt, and fish. The exchange of products is carried
out by bartering.
