GIA RAI
Central Highlands, Phu Yen
WINNING CONDITIONS
In addition to owning 1 Golden Star badge (earned by winning a Challenge round), players must successfully travel to and place their token on all of the following areas by answering the corresponding province/city question cards:
1 province in the Red River Delta, Central Highlands, or Southeast with a Group 1 tile
1 province in the Northern Midlands and Mountainous region with a Group 2 tile
1 province in the South Central Coast with a Group 3 tile
1 province in the Central Highlands with a Group 4 tile
1 province in the Central Highlands or South Central Coast with a Group 5 tile
SPECIAL PRIVILEGE
If a player lands on a province/city located within the traditional homeland of their represented ethnic group, they receive a special privilege (only once per game):
Confiscate 2 province/city flags from any opponent and return them to the bank, OR
Convert 1 opponent’s flag on the board into their own.
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ETHNIC GROUP INFORMATION
Historical Origins: The Gia Rai people originate from the Central Highlands and have historically extended into parts of present-day Cambodia. In the past, their society was stratified, led by spiritual and political figures such as Pơtao Ia and Pơtao Pui, who oversaw community rituals and governance.
Funerals:
Their burial rituals are elaborate and include the “grave-leaving ceremony” (Họa lui, Thi nga)—a significant event that marks the end of mourning.
Spiritual Beliefs:
They worship household gods, village spirits, water deities, and ancient kings. They also believe in ghosts and malevolent spirits (ma lai).
Cultural Arts:
The Gia Rai boast a rich oral tradition, including epic poems such as Đăm San, Xinh Nhã, and Đăm Di. Their traditional music and dance feature instruments like the T’rưng and Krông put.
Traditional Attire:
Men wear striped white loincloths and sleeveless black shirts with colorful embroidered patterns.
Women wear long indigo skirts with decorative borders and short-sleeved blouses.
Cuisine:
Their diet consists mainly of rice, corn, porridge, and vegetables, with limited meat or fish. They enjoy alcoholic drinks, often served during festive gatherings with singing and dancing.
Housing:
They live in stilt houses, including both longhouses and smaller Hđrung-style homes.
Culture & Heritage:
(Lễ cầu mưa của Yang Pơtao Apui)