The French term Montagnard ([mɔ̃.ta.ɲaʁ] ⓘ) signifies a mountain dweller, and is a carryover from the French colonial period in Vietnam. In Vietnamese, they are known as người Thượng …

Montagnard houses are usually raised above the ground on piling. Religious beliefs involve many spirits associated with nature or ancestors, and they maintain shamans and sorcerers to …

Mar 29, 2021 · The Montagnard people — as they were called by the French after the word for “mountain dweller” — fought beside the French colonists, gaining a strong reputation on the …

Sep 3, 2024 · Montagnard is a term, meaning “mountain dweller,” coined by French colonialists to describe a grouping of about 30 indigenous minorities in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.

Sep 25, 2023 · Montagnard is a French term for “mountain dwellers” and an umbrella name for the Hmong, Rhadé, and Nung peoples, among others. Approximately 30 tribes reside among …

A comprehensive history of the Montagnard people - the indigenous peoples of Vietnam's Central Highlands. Learn about their pre-colonial era, colonial period, Vietnam War involvement, post …

Aug 14, 2015 · Many of us were U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers ("Green Berets") who lived with and led the Montagnard hill tribes against the communists during the Vietnam War. Other …

The indigenous peoples of Vietnam’s Central Highlands are often referred to as “Montagnard” or Mountain People. Other tribal names include, “Anak Cu Chiang” or “Dega” referring to the …

Who are the Montagnard people? We are among the indigenous people of the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The term Montagnard is French for “mountain people” or "highlanders", and is …

Today, these highlanders are generally known by the French designation, Montagnards ("mountaineers"). They are “ethnic minorities” in today’s Vietnam.