Saek

SKB

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Alternate Names: Sek, Set, Tai Sek

Dialects: Khammouan, Na Kadok. Reportedly similar to Tai Mène ,.

Genealogy:

Tai-Kadai
Kam-Tai
Tai
Northern

Demographics: 3,730 in Laos (2005 census). Population total all countries: 14,730.

Language Use: Also use Lao [lao].

Nation of Origin: Laos

Other Comments: The Saek of Na Kadok claim to have come from Phu Quan, Ban Pho Quang, Duc Tho District, in what is now Ha Tinh Province, Viet Nam. Khammouan dialect speakers are originally from Nakai District, and it is still spoken in Toeng, Nam Meo, Na Moey, and Beuk. Traditional religion.