Eastern Chichicastenango Kiche in Guatemala

The Eastern Chichicastenango Kiche have only been reported in Guatemala
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Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
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Introduction / History

The Kiche people group is one of nine languages that make up the Guatemala Cluster. Though the languages are all in the Mayan family, no group's mother tongue can be easily understood by speakers of another.

The mountainous area where these people groups live is dotted with volcanoes. Most families engage in agriculture, raising plenty of food in the fertile soil. Some supplement their income, raising coffee, sugar, cardamom or bananas as cash crops. Sheep provide wool for a wide variety of woven and embroidered clothing and intricate handicrafts.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Among these indigenous peoples, about 70 percent are animists, who revere spirits in nature and of ancestors. About 30 percent are Christians, but their impact has been minimal.

Mayan religion pervades traditional rites, customs and ways of thinking. In recent years, foreigners have stirred a resurgence of interest in Mayan worldview, along with its religious practices.

Some Christian believers clearly demonstrate their faith through their choices and attitudes, but they long to better understand their relationship with God. How does He affect their daily lives and relationships? Many are asking for Old Testament Scriptures.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Kiche, Eastern Chichicastenango in Guatemala.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Kiche, Eastern Chichicastenango
People Name in Country Kiche, Eastern Chichicastenango
Natural Name Eastern Chichicastenango Kiche
Alternate Names East Central Quiche; Eastern Quiche
Population this Country 122,000
Population all Countries 122,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 11674
ROP3 Code 102814
Country Guatemala
Region America, Latin
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country El Quiché department: Chichicastenango, Chiché, Cunén, Joyabaj, Sacapulas, San Andrés Sajcabajá, Uspantán, Zacualpa municipalities; Quetzaltenango, Retalhuleu, Sololá, Suchitepéquez, and Totonicapán departments; some communities in Huehuetenango and Baja Verapaz departments.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Guatemala
Region America, Latin
Continent North America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country El Quiché department: Chichicastenango, Chiché, Cunén, Joyabaj, Sacapulas, San Andrés Sajcabajá, Uspantán, Zacualpa municipalities; Quetzaltenango, Retalhuleu, Sololá, Suchitepéquez, and Totonicapán departments; some communities in Huehuetenango and Baja Verapaz departments..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 7.00 %)
98.00 %
Ethnic Religions
1.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
1.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language K'iche' (122,000 speakers)
Language Code quc   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Chichicastenango
Dialect Code 4796   Global Recordings Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language K'iche' (122,000 speakers)
Language Code quc   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Chichicastenango
Dialect Code 4796   Global Recordings Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking K'iche'

Primary Language:  K'iche'

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1898-1999)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1947-1997)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1995)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Jesus film: view in K'iche' Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links (Cunen) Scripture Earth
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links (Totonicapán) Scripture Earth
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links (West Central) Scripture Earth
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links (West Central) Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download (New alphabet) SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download (Totonicapán) SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download (Traditional alphabet) SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: K'iche' YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: K'iche' (New Orth) - Bible Wycliffe Bible Translators
Mobile App Android Bible app: K'iche', West Central - Bible Wycliffe Bible Translators
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app direct APK download (Totonicapán) SIL
Mobile App iOS Bible app: K'iche' YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source Masters View / Howard Erickson 
Map Source Anonymous  
Profile Source Anonymous 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.


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