Akeu in Thailand


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Introduction / History

The Akeu view themselves as a separate ethnic group from the Akha, even though research has shown they are historically related. Indeed, the genealogy of the Akeu is identical to that of the Akha. In China, the Akeu despise being called Akha, and claim they have nothing in common with them. It appears the Akeu may have suffered some great torment or discrimination at the hands of the Akha in the past, resulting in their present separation. The Akeu language is part of the Bi-Ka branch of Tibeto-Burman, related to Kado, Enu and Biyo in China. Their language is distinct from other varieties of Akha.
Though most live in either China or Laos, there are also Akeu people in Myanmar and Thailand.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Akeu live in a very isolated world. Until recently they kept records and reminders by carving notches on wood, tying knots on rope, or by counting beans. They only allow for weddings between January and April each year.
The Akeu have practiced slash-and-burn agriculture for countless generations. Because of this, they are semi-nomadic, usually living in one place no more than four years before they pack up their belongings and look for new land.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The main religion of the Akeu could best be described an ancestor worship. They believe by honoring and worshiping their dead forefathers, that they can secure both a better existence for them in the next life and ensure that their own children will help them after they have died. As most ancestral rites are conducted by the oldest son, it is vital for a Akeu to have male children. If a woman is barren, or only has girls, a Akeu man is allowed a second wife.
In both Myanmar and Thailand, there are some Akeu people who follow the Lord. This is not the case in Laos and China.


What Are Their Needs?

The Akeu people need to submit to Jesus Christ so they can experience the abundant life he offers them in John 10:10.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to lead the Akeu people from darkness to light.
Pray for signs and wonders to happen among them and for great breakthroughs with a rapid multiplication of disciples and house churches.
Pray for bold workers who are driven by the love of Christ to go to them.
Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ among them.


Scripture Prayers for the Akeu in Thailand.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Akeu
People Name in Country Akeu
Pronunciation Ah-ker
Alternate Names
Population this Country 400
Population all Countries 16,000
Total Countries 4
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 18899
ROP3 Code 114852
Country Thailand
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Chiang Rai province: Mae Suai and Wiang Pa Pao districts.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Thailand
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Chiang Rai province: Mae Suai and Wiang Pa Pao districts..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 3.00 %)
8.00 %
Ethnic Religions
82.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
10.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Akeu (400 speakers)
Language Code aeu   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Akeu (400 speakers)
Language Code aeu   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Akeu
Photo Source Anonymous 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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