Kho Mu ethnic group
Customs and habits
The Kho Mu still live a nomadic
lifestyle. Their houses are built with temporary and rudimentary materials and
have very little furniture. The husband must live with his wife's family for
one year after marriage. Marriage between the same lineages is strictly
forbidden. The Kho Mu believe in the existence of spirits. The heavens, the
sound of thunder, the earth, the forests, and the field are all assisted by
spirits. The worshipping of spirits of the village and of ancestors is very
common. They also pray for bumper harvests and good annual production.
Culture
The Kho Mu language belongs to the
Mon-Khmer Group. A rich heritage of tradition and culture can be found in this
ethnic group.
Costumes
The garments of the Kho Mu resemble
the Thai group, but the women's ornaments are unique to this group.
Economy
The Kho Mu lives on slash-and-burn cultivation,
hunting, and gathering. Basketry is also a very developed skill among the
members of this group.
