Lahu Shi in China


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Introduction / History

Yellow Lahu (AKA, Lahu Shi) inhabit at least 16 villages of northern Laos. They are dispersed in the Long, Viangphouka and Luang Namtha districts of Luang Namtha Province, and the Meung and Tonpheung districts of Bokeo Province. In addition, there are many Yellow Lahu in China.
The Yellow Lahu language is very different from standard Black Lahu, or Lahu Na, and is distinct from Lahu Aga.
Between the 14th and 19th centuries the Lahu in China had strong leadership in their wars of resistance against Han and Tai rulers. Not until an irretrievable defeat in 1799 did they begin to collapse. This defeat caused the Lahu to flee into the mountains and they fragmented as a people from that point on. The Lahu Na claim to be "pure Lahu" and express contempt for the Lahu Shi for having surrendered to the Qing army in the combat of the last century.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Lahu Shi along with Lahu Aga and White Lahu survive by hunting and foraging for food in the forests.


What Are Their Beliefs?

There are a small number of believers among the Yellow Lahu in Laos.


What Are Their Needs?

The Lahu Shi people need better medical care.


Prayer Points

Pray God would reveal himself as a loving Father to the downtrodden and depressed Yellow Lahu.
Ask God to send Lahu Christ followers to plant healthy churches among the Lahu Shi not dependent upon salaries from abroad.
Pray the Lahu Shi of China would soon worship the Living God in great numbers.
Pray for translation of the Bible to begin in this people group's primary language.
Pray for the availability of the JESUS Film in the primary language of this people.


Scripture Prayers for the Lahu Shi in China.


References

Mekong Ministries


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Lahu Shi
People Name in Country Lahu Shi
Pronunciation La-hoo shee
Alternate Names Kahu Xi; Khutsho; Kucong; Kui; Kui Song; Kur; Kutsung; Kwi; La Hủ; La Hu Si; Lahu Shi Bakeo; Lahu Xi; Laju Adaw-aga; Mousseur Luang; Musseh Kwi; Ne Thu; Shi; Yellow Lahu
Population this Country 128,000
Population all Countries 215,000
Total Countries 5
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 16018
ROP3 Code 111024
Country China
Region Asia, Northeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 19  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Yunnan province: Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Menghai county, Menghai district, Menghai township; Simao prefecture, Lancang Lahu autonomous county, Nuofu district, other areas.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country China
Region Asia, Northeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 19  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Yunnan province: Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Menghai county, Menghai district, Menghai township; Simao prefecture, Lancang Lahu autonomous county, Nuofu district, other areas..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Buddhism
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
90.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 2.00 %)
10.00 %
Ethnic Religions
Unknown
Hinduism
Unknown
Islam
Unknown
Non-Religious
Unknown
Other / Small
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Primary Language Lahu Shi (128,000 speakers)
Language Code lhi   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Lahu Shi (128,000 speakers)
Language Code lhi   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Lahu Shi

Primary Language:  Lahu Shi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2009)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (2015)
Bible-Complete No
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Lahu Shi YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Lahu Shi YouVersion Bibles
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