Qabiao

LAQ

threatened

Alternate Names: Bendi Lolo, Ka Bao, Ka Biao, Laqua, Lolo, Pen Ti, Pu Péo, Pubiao, Pupeo

Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 38% with Gelao, 33% with Lachi ,, 30% with Northern Zhuang, 29% with Dong, 26% with Hlai ,, 10% with Hmong, 7% with Iu Mien ,.

Genealogy:

Tai-Kadai
Kra
Eastern Kra

Demographics: 690 in Viet Nam (2009 census). Population total all countries: 708. Ethnic population: Most of the ethnic group use the language (Bradley 2007).

Nation of Origin: Viet Nam

Other Comments: Pu Péo is an official ethnic community. Traditional religion.