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35-441: Kui may refer to: People [ edit ] Kui people , a Mon-Khmer ethnic minority Kui Lee , a singer-songwriter People with the surname Kui (奎) [ edit ] Kui Yuanyuan , a Chinese gymnast Places [ edit ] Kui, Hiroshima , a Japanese town Kawau Island Airport , IATA code KUI, on Kawau Island Astronomy [ edit ] KUI 91AB ,

70-737: A 1997 song by Terminaator Kui language (India) , a Dravidian language spoken by the Khonds Kui language (Indonesia) , a Timor–Alor–Pantar language Kui the Horseclaw , a character in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind KUI, acronym for Kinetic user interface See also [ edit ] Kui language (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with

105-460: A Catholic church in Savannakhet. Savannakhet is the largest province, covering an area of 21,774 square kilometres (8,407 sq mi). The province borders Khammouan province to the north, Quảng Trị and Thừa Thiên–Huế provinces of Vietnam to the east, Salavan province to the south, and Nakhon Phanom and Mukdahan provinces of Thailand to the west. Notable settlements in

140-465: A ceremony called kael mo for healing. Those Kuy who raise and train elephants venerate their own set of spirits related to their work, so-called " Pakam ", which is located mostly in Thailand. Modern Kuy, however, is influenced by the dominant culture of the country in which they live. Most Kuy in Thailand, for example, where 20th century Thaification policies outlawed spirit worship, have adopted

175-701: A region of mainland Southeast Asia roughly between the Dangrek Mountains and the Mun River , straddling the borders where Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos meet. The majority, over 80 percent, live in Thailand in the provinces of Surin , Buriram , Sisaket , Nakhon Ratchasima , and Ubon Ratchathani . From Ubon Ratchathani, their range continues over the Lao border where another 43,000 live in Savannakhet , Salavan and Champasak provinces along both banks of

210-499: A variable star of Delta Cephei type KUI 93AB , an eclipsing binary of Algol variable type Other uses [ edit ] Kui (Chinese mythology) 夔, a one-legged mountain demon, also legendary inventor of music and dance Kui (dragonball) , a manga character Kui (music) , comes from Kazakh language Kui (Māori mythology) , a chthonic Māori demigod, also father of Vahi-vero in Tuamotu mythology Kui kuningas nutab ,

245-535: Is a province of Laos . The name derives from Savanh Nakhone ('heavenly district' or 'land of fertility suitable for agriculture') the province's original name. It bears the same meaning as Nakhon Sawan , a city in Thailand . The province is in the southern part of the country and is the largest province in Laos. It borders Khammouane province to the north, Quảng Trị and Thừa Thiên–Huế provinces of Vietnam to

280-612: Is a library which contains a collection of manuscripts written in the Kham-Pali and Lao languages on palm leaves which are stated to be 200 years old. In Ban Tangvay Village of Xonbuly District, fossilized dinosaur bones found in 1930 are exhibited in the Dinosaur Exhibition Hall in Savannakhet. The Ho Chi Minh trail and remnants of American tanks and warplanes are on display in Phin District on Route 9, near

315-573: Is an integral part of Kuy culture, however spirit forests are increasingly impacted by mining interests as Cambodia develops. Some Kuy people are artisans with unique basket and textile weaving skills. Some Kuy are rice farmers or raise silk worms and weave silk . The Cambodian Indigenous Youth Association has members who are Kuy people who study and work in Phnom Penh . Savannakhet Province Savannakhet ( Lao : ສະຫວັນນະເຂດ , pronounced [sā.wǎn nā(ʔ).kʰȅːt] )

350-437: Is made up of the following 15 districts: The population of this largest province of Laos is 969,697 as of the 2015 census, spread over 15 districts. The ethnic minority groups residing in the province include Lao Loum , Phu Tai , Tai Dam , Katang , Mongkong , Vali , Lavi , Souei , Kapo , Kaleung and Ta Oi . However, in the 2000 census, only three ethnic groups were listed: Lao Loum (Lowland Lao), Phu Tai, and Bru ,

385-705: Is one of the main tobacco producing areas of Laos. Apart from the provincial capital, Savannakhet, which is a trading centre opposite to Mukhdahan town in Thailand, other places of interest in the town area are the Roman Catholic Church, a Vietnamese temple and school. Most of the buildings in the town are in the French architectural style of their colonial rule. In the Ban Nonglamchan Village in Champhone District, there

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420-524: Is one of the main tobacco producing areas of Laos. It has numerous natural resources. Xépôn is the site of the largest mine in Laos, with reserves of copper and gold. During the Iron Age , copper smelting and copper mining was held at the archaeological site Vilabouly Complex . Prehistoric human occupation is evidenced by the first stone tools in the province, dating back between 100,000 and 12,000 years. The first bronze tools date to 2000 BCE. The region

455-803: The Austroasiatic language family, within which several more closely related languages, including Bru , Ta-Oi , and Kuy, among others, make up the Katuic subgroup. Kuy accounts for the largest group of Katuic speakers with recent estimates placing their numbers at 800,000, double the more conservative traditionally accepted estimates. Separated by distance, geographical features and political borders, Kuy speakers' speech has evolved into several marked, but mutually intelligible, dialects . In Thailand, two major dialects have been recognized, each of which can be further divided into sub-dialects. Cambodian Kuy has been described as having four distinct dialects, while

490-915: The Franco-Thai War . During the Vietnam War , the eastern part of the province was crossed by the Ho Chi Minh trail . It was heavily bombed by U.S. forces and loyalists. Some areas are still under the threat of unexploded ordnance . In 2007, the Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge was opened across the Mekong from Savannakhet to Mukdahan, Thailand . In April 2008, a chance discovery was made at Meuang Kabong consisting of 8.5 kilograms (19 lb) of gold and 18.7 kilograms (41 lb) of silver objects, as well as pillars and traces of brick walls. Many missionaries came here, evidenced by

525-667: The 1990s. He discovered tree fossils ( Araucarioxylon hoffetti ), turtles, and a sauropod , Tangvayosaurus hoffetti . Aptian age findings include a Psittacosaurus . In Pha Lane, on the banks of the Sê San River , a theropod was discovered. Fossils are exhibited in a dinosaur museum in Savannakhet. The Savannakeht Provincial Museum has exhibits of war relics, artillery and inactive UXOs . Museum exhibits include three small bowls (diameter 50 centimetres (20 in)) and two large (diameter of 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) or more), seriously damaged but decorated, discovered in

560-652: The Khmer, they are considered a Khmer Loeu group while in Laos there are counted among the Lao Theung ("midland Lao"). In Thailand, most Kuy people are more socially integrated and often live in mixed villages alongside the Northern Khmer . Traditional Kuy culture is similar to other Mon-Khmer minority groups of Southeast Asia. Historically, they were subsistence farmers and supplemented this by weaving, raising livestock, and fishing. During times of drought or when

595-745: The Kuy in Cambodia reported being able to communicate in the Kuy language with the remainder speaking only Khmer. The Kuy language had been reported to have no alphabet of its own until recently the Kui Association of Thailand has launched 21st Kui/Kuy writing system developed by Dr. Sanong Suksaweang for all the Kui/Kuy. However, most of the Kuy have not learned and have been using the national language Thai script in Thailand, Khmer script in Cambodia, and Lao script in Laos. The Kuy language belongs to

630-583: The Lao Bao border check post. There are five fossil sites in the province. The best known of the Cretaceous fossil sites is that of Tang Vay, 120 kilometres (75 mi) northeast of Savannakhet, which dates to 110 million years ago. The site was discovered by the geologist Josué Hoffet in 1936 and was explored by a team led by Philippe Taquet from the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle of Paris in

665-607: The Mekong. Across the Cambodian border, approximately 38,000 Kuy live mainly in Preah Vihear , Steung Treng , Siem Reap , and northern Kampong Thom with a small population in Kratie . In Cambodia and Laos, Kuy is considered a "hill tribe" and, especially in Laos, many live in remote isolated areas in separate villages and have not integrated into mainstream society. In Cambodia, where significant numbers of Kuy also live among

700-458: The Mekong. Other centers of the kingdom were in Viang Chan, Khammuan, Nong Khai, and Udon. Khmer Empire ruins dating to 553 and 700 CE have been found at Heuan Hin. In the 20th century, Savannakhet province was one of the seats of the struggle for independence. Prime Minister Kaysone Phomvihane originated in the province. The town was bombed and then occupied by Thai armed forces during

735-754: The approximately 200 Kuy Nheu ( ɲə ), found in the Sisaket , Phrai Bueng and Rasi Salai districts of Srisaket, who were "very conscious of the fact that they were different from all other Kui". The Kuy people are actively engaged in efforts to preserve Prey Lang forest in Cambodia. Prey Lang's name originated from the Kuy language and means "the forest (Prey) which belongs to all of us". Organisations including Amnesty International and Cultural Survival have documented how Kuy people have faced development aggression and been forcefully evicted from their homes due to economic land concessions. The "spirit forest"

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770-523: The country of residence. The Kuy in Thailand have been subject to Thaification policies in the past and, while maintaining positive views about their native language ( Kuy ), most often use the local Lao dialect . Thai Kuy are also fluent in Central Thai and 40 percent also use Northern Khmer . A majority of monolingual Kuy speakers are in Laos, where approximately 80 percent speak only Kuy. The remaining Kuy of Laos also uses Lao . Only 26 percent of

805-581: The district of Sepon (2001) and along the banks of the Mekong (2008). Their handles imitate basketry. The Dong Son culture is represented by several bronze drums. The Wat Inghang temple, about 2000 years old, is located in the Ban Thad village. It was built to commemorate a visit of Lord Buddha when he was the guest of King Sumitatham of the Sikhottabong Kingdom. King Saysethathirath had

840-501: The earliest Savannakhet period. The temple has a large garden with ancient trees surrounding it. There is also a workshop near the entrance from the river side where golden Buddha statues are made. Pimai Lao festival is held in the province and boat racing is an important event. Heuan Hin ("stone house") is a shrine in Ban Dongdokmay. It was built during the Khmer regime in honour of their Sikhottabong Kingdom. The stone house

875-567: The east, Salavan province to the south, and Nakhon Phanom and Mukdahan provinces of Thailand to the west. The Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge over the Mekong River connects Mukdahan province in Thailand with Savannakhet in Laos. Its capital, Savannakhet , also known as Kaysone Phomvihane or Muang Khanthabouly is Laos' second largest city after Vientiane . It forms an important trading post between Thailand and Vietnam. Along with Bolikhamsai and Khammouane provinces, Savannakhet

910-664: The local form of Theravada Buddhism and some, start using Isan Thai as an alternate first language. Seventy-four percent of the Kuy in Cambodia are no longer fluent in Kuy, having adopted Khmer for daily use, and many have all but integrated into Khmer society although a significant portion still participates in traditional Kuy spiritual activities alongside Khmer Buddhism. Women have an esteemed position in Kui society ensuring community cohesion and spiritual beliefs, apart from their central role in subsistence food production. As with other aspects of Kuy culture, language use varies based on

945-439: The only ones recognized by the provincial government. The Bru, however, are a diverse people with various dialects and cultures. Sepon Mine , about 400 kilometres (250 mi) southeast of Vientiane , is the largest mine in Laos, with reserves of copper and gold. In the 1980s, Laotians panned for gold here using pieces of shrapnel and aircraft wreckage. Early exploration occurred in 1990 by Australian mining company CRA, which

980-498: The political situation in Laos has made study of Kuy dialects there difficult. Research of the late-19th to early-20th century reported that the Kuy of the time were "vaguely aware" of different clans or tribes within Kuy society, but even by that time consciousness of these divisions was waning. A 1988 study found that modern Kuy were no longer conscious of any clan or tribal affiliation and, among themselves, only recognized differences in dialect and national origin. One exception were

1015-427: The province include Savannakhet , Muong Song Khone , Ban Nhiang , Seno , Dong-Hen , Muang Phalan , Ban Sanoun , Muang Phin , Ban Dong, Ban Nammi , Ban Nao Tai . The Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge over the Mekong connects Mukdahan province in Thailand with Savannakhet in Laos. The bridge is 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) long and 12 metres (39 ft) wide, with two traffic lanes. Areas under protection in

1050-545: The province include Xe Bang Nouan National Biodiversity Conservation Area to the south, Dong Phou Vieng National Protected Area to the southeast, and Phou Xang He National Protected Area to the north. Phou Xang He has rocky mountain ranges, and is known for local Puthai culture. The Dong Phou Vieng is known for its ancient forest with tall vegetation, a sacred lake and That Ing Hang Stupa ; there are endangered Eld's deer , silver langurs and hornbills which are rarely found in other reserves. The largest province in Laos

1085-471: The soil lost its fertility, whole villages relocated to more favorable land. Veneration of spirits, known by the Lao term satsana phi , was the primary religious or cosmological belief. In addition to ancestor spirits, Kuy believe in other nature spirits including that of the monitor lizard ( takuat ) which they believe to be symbol of fertility. The Kuy perform ceremonies to please the spirit and ask for fertility from nature. Those of ill health would perform

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1120-599: The temple remodeled during 1548. It is approached by Route 9 between Savannakhet and Seno. An annual festival is held here on the first full moon of the lunar calendar. The Wat Xayaphoum temple was built in 1542 in Xayaphoum village on the bank of the Mekong River during the period when Ban Thahir or Nakham temple was built. As the Buddhist centre and largest monastery in Laos, its arts and architecture are dated to

1155-510: The title Kui . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kui&oldid=1030856798 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Kui people The Kuy are found in

1190-515: Was subsequently awarded a contract. It is now operated, and 90% owned by MMG Limited . Sepon became the country's first significant foreign mining interest when it opened in 2002. Other mining companies operating in the province (2008) include: Wanrong Cement III, Lane Xang Minerals LTD (Vilabuly District), Lane Xang Minerals Ltd (Vilabuly District), Lao State Gypsum Mining Co Ltd (Champhone District), and Savan Gypsum Mining Co. (Champhone District). Along with Bolikhamsai and Khammouane provinces, it

1225-521: Was then the center of the Sikhottabong Kingdom. The much-venerated Pha That Sikhottabong stupa is on the grounds of a 19th-century monastery in Thakhek . Sikhottabong was an important kingdom in ancient Indo-China. Its capital was in the north-west of the province, in the present village of Meuang Kabong, on the eastern shores of the Banghiang River , about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of

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