The Didayi rely mostly on cultivation in wetlands and hills, growing vegetables, banana, papaya, mango, jackfruit, tamarind, and tobacco.
They also thrive by collecting fruits, roots, wood]], and mushrooms from forests and selling them in markets.
[1] Some hunt animals such as birds using bows and arrows.
They are also known for their local alcohol and rice beer and dancing during the night.
[1] The Didayi lack in terms of education compared to other ethnic groups in the region.