KHANG

WINNING CONDITIONS

In addition to possessing 1 Golden Star badge (earned by winning a Challenge turn), players must successfully move (by placing their colored token) to all of the following areas by correctly answering questions on the cards associated with the corresponding provinces/cities:

• The provinces of Sơn La, Lai Châu, and Điện Biên

• 1 province/city in the Southeast or Mekong Delta region with a Group 3 space

• 1 province/city in the South Central Coast or Central Highlands region with a Group 4 space

  
  

SPECIAL PRIVILEGES

If a player lands on a province/city located in the homeland of the ethnic group they represent, they are granted a special privilege (can only be used ONCE during the game):

• Confiscate 2 province/city flags from any other player on the board and return them to the bank OR

• Convert 1 province/city flag of another player into one of their own

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ETHNIC GROUP INFORMATION

Origin: The original and long-established inhabitants of Vietnam’s Northwest region, prior to the migration of the Thai people from southern China and the Khmu people from Laos.

Social Structure: Previously governed under the Thai mường (district) system, the society lacked a distinct organizational structure. Families are patriarchal, though remnants of matriarchal customs still exist.

Marriage Customs: Freedom in choosing a partner, but must follow numerous rituals. The most important is the ceremonial introduction of both families.

Funerals: The deceased are buried with personal belongings. Ancestral offerings are held every three years.

Worship Beliefs: They believe each person has five souls. Ancestor worship is practiced, along with the Pang Phoóng ceremony.

Festivals: Celebrate Lunar New Year (Tết), New Rice Festival, and various rituals related to agriculture.

Clothing: Their attire is similar to that of the Thai people.

Cuisine:

• Food: Sticky rice, fermented sour fish, pickled taro stems, and a mixture of wild betel leaves, meat, chili, garlic, and herbs.

• Drinks & Habits: Nose-drinking (tu mui), white rice wine, jar wine (rượu cần), smoking tobacco and pipe tobacco.

  
  

Housing: Both temporary and permanent houses exist. Stilt houses typically have one or two sloped roofs, a central entrance, no ceiling covering, and no side extensions.

Culture & Heritage:

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