The Baihong belong to a large group thought to have migrated from the Tibetan Plateau about 2,500 years ago. They are one of many people groups the Chinese government combined to form the Hani nationality. They were formerly known as the Mahei - which is the name they are listed under in most mission publications today.
The Baihong women must wear something called “armor.” This consists of a foot-long piece of cloth decorated with silver balls. It is attached to their back and waves in the air, something like a tail. If a woman does not wear this armor in public, she is considered indecent.
Because Baihong youth have been educated in atheistic schools, most are not religious. Traditionally, however, the Baihong have been animists. They believe spirits dwell in trees, water, mountains, and the sky. They also believe that some of these spirits guard their villages, Bad spirits bring disease and suffering. This has led to a complex set of superstitions and beliefs.
Some Baihong have heard the gospel from the neighboring Kado and Biyo, whose languages are related to the Baihong. As a result, there are a few Baihong Christians. But most live in remote communities and have yet to be visited by evangelists. The believers among the Baihong have encountered severe persecution from the local authorities, who are eager to stop the spread of Christianity. Gospel recordings were recently produced in the Baihong language for the first time.
Pray for believers among other people groups to continue sharing the gospel with the Baihong.
Pray for Baihong Christians to be bold in living out their faith.
Pray for the growth of the church and for Baihong language recordings to be used for evangelism and teaching.
Scripture Prayers for the Baihong in China.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Baihong |
People Name in Country | Baihong |
Pronunciation | Bai-hong |
Alternate Names | Boo Ko; Buku; Mabe; Mahe; Mahei; Pai-hung |
Population this Country | 249,000 |
Population all Countries | 249,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 18409 |
ROP3 Code | 114003 |
ROP25 Code | 300715 |
ROP25 Name | Baihong |
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 | The Baihong "have a larger population" among the various Hani subgroups in China. The Baihong live over a widespread area between Mojiang and Yuanjiang counties in southern Yunnan Province. Almost 200,000 Baihong live in villages that are "situated halfway up the mountain, shrouded by clouds and mists. Their houses are made of earthen walls and thatched roofs sloping down on four sides." Source: Operation China, 2000 |
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 | The Baihong "have a larger population" among the various Hani subgroups in China. The Baihong live over a widespread area between Mojiang and Yuanjiang counties in southern Yunnan Province. Almost 200,000 Baihong live in villages that are "situated halfway up the mountain, shrouded by clouds and mists. Their houses are made of earthen walls and thatched roofs sloping down on four sides.". Source: Operation China, 2000 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.70 %) |
2.80 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
90.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
7.20 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Honi (249,000 speakers) |
Language Code | how Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Baihong |
Dialect Code | 20834 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Honi (249,000 speakers) |
Language Code | how Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Baihong |
Dialect Code | 20834 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Honi |
Primary Language: Honi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2018) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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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 Honi | Jesus Film Project |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2024 Operation China, Asia Harvest All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | Bethany World Prayer Center |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |