Telugu-speaking South Asian in New Zealand


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Introduction / History

The peoples of India have managed to go to other parts of the world to make their mark, and Telegu speakers are no exception. Telegu refers to a Dravidian (southern Indian) language spoken mainly in India's states of Andhra Pradesh and Telegana, where it is the official language. Early inscriptions in Telegu date back to 575AD, and literary works started in the 11th century. From the mid 1700s until India became a sovereign nation in 1948, this part of India was ruled in part by monarchs, but ultimately controlled by the British Raj. Hyderabad, as the princely state was then called, was among the most prosperous princely states of India. It is still one of India's most prosperous states. Still, some Telegus can make even more money by going to New Zealand.


Where Are they Located?

Most likely, Telegu speakers are in urban centers like Auckland and Christchurch.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Telegu speakers in New Zealand have their own association, started in 1998. There is a matrimonial site for Telegu speakers to meet those who have migrated to New Zealand. Many of the Telegu speakers have gone to New Zealand to earn a good living as software engineers, doctors or businessmen. India has excellent tech universities, and their graduates have found that they can earn more by going to the West for work. Most of them settle in their new countries, though some return to India.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Most are Hindus who look to their gods to provide them with prosperity and good fortune. They celebrate all the Hindu festivals. The dates of these festivals vary depending on the Hindu calendar, which is lunar. The Telegu speakers in New Zealand are very interested in Hindu temples and shrines.


What Are Their Needs?

Telegu speakers in New Zealand need spiritual discernment and hunger so they can find the Savior.


Prayer Points

Pray for Telegu speaking believers to have so much joy, peace, love, and patience that their employers will want the same spiritual blessings, which only come from a relationship with Christ.
Pray for Telegu speakers to begin Disciple-Making movements among other South Asian peoples in New Zealand.


Scripture Prayers for the South Asian, Telugu-speaking in New Zealand.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telugu_people
http://www.nzta.org
https://profile.telugumatrimony.com/new-zealand-brides
https://books.google.com/books?id=BkwsMTyShi8C&pg=PA95&lpg=PA95&dq=Telegus+New+Zealand&source=bl&ots=A4sdO2c5L7&sig=HYKbmtkeerxVv9zw5svyJsVz3rc&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwikkP_B1PrWAhXLzlQKHVIeDy4Q6AEIPDAD#v=onepage&q=Telegus%20New%20Zealand&f=false


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General South Asian, Telugu-speaking
People Name in Country South Asian, Telugu-speaking
Natural Name Telugu-speaking South Asian
Pronunciation TEL-uh-goo
Alternate Names Andhra; Telegu; Tolangan
Population this Country 5,200
Population all Countries 1,175,000
Total Countries 11
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 15324
ROP3 Code 109930
ROP25 Code 308052
ROP25 Name Telugu
Country New Zealand
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Oceania
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country New Zealand
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Oceania
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.60 %)
3.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
97.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Telugu (5,200 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Telugu (5,200 speakers)
Language Code tel   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Telugu

Primary Language:  Telugu

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