During China's Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC), half a million Han convicts were exiled by Emperor Qin Shihuang to the Lingnan Region in southern China (now Guangxi and Guangdong provinces). There they intermingled with the various branches of the Bai Yue nationality. The Zhuang today are thought to be the descendants of the Bai Yue.
The Zhuang (Yongnan, Dai, Nong, Yang, Zuojiang) are a collection of related Central Tai language groups which have been combined with the Northern Zhuang—a collection of Northern Tai language groups—to form China's official Zhuang nationality. There are many tribes, clans, and self-designations among the Zhuang.
Though most live in China, some live in neighboring Vietnam.
The Yongnan Zhuang people enjoy many salty and sour dishes which include pickled cabbage and pork. They drink "oil tea," where the tea leaves are fried with rice grains and drunk with peanuts or rice cakes.
Zhuang peoples have a rich tradition of written and unwritten stories and legends, some of which date back 1,000 years. Many of their folk tales and poems are in the form of song. Someone with the right skills could use their melodies to teach about the ways of Jesus.
Their religion is a blend of animism, which they call Shigongism or Moism, and ancestor worship. The Youngnan Zhuang people fear evil spirits, and appeasing them dominates much of their daily existence.
The hope for these people lies in their exposure to the gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit to convict hearts.
* Scripture Prayers for the Zhuang, Yongnan in Vietnam.
Pray for a great outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Yongnan Zhuang people.
Pray for boldness for those who share Christ with them and for the power of the gospel to convince them of the truth and reality of Christ's sacrifice for them.
Pray for a disciple making movement to transform Yongnan Zhuang communities.
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/index.php/issue/day/Yongnan-Zhuang-People2/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhuang_customs_and_culture
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Zhuang, Yongnan |
People Name in Country | Zhuang, Yongnan |
Natural Name | Yongnan Zhuang |
Pronunciation | Zhoo-ung |
Population this Country | 13,000 |
Population all Countries | 2,089,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | Chuang; Chwan; Chwang; Kun To; Longming; Pu Nong; Pu To; Southern Zhuang; Tai Chuang; Wuming |
People ID | 18740 |
ROP3 Code | 115006 |
Country | Vietnam | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 19 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Cao Bang province: Quang Ha district, Phuc Sen village; Doan Khon, Quoc Phong, Quoc Dan, Chi Thao, and Tu Do communes 37 km from Cao Bang city; Ha Quang district, Noi Thon commune; Ba Be district, Cao Che commune. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Vietnam |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 19 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Cao Bang province: Quang Ha district, Phuc Sen village; Doan Khon, Quoc Phong, Quoc Dan, Chi Thao, and Tu Do communes 37 km from Cao Bang city; Ha Quang district, Noi Thon commune; Ba Be district, Cao Che commune.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Language | Zhuang, Yongnan (13,000 speakers) |
Language Code | zyn Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Zhuang, Yongnan (13,000 speakers) |
Language Code | zyn Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Zhuang, Yongnan |
Primary Language: Zhuang, Yongnan
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | The Story of Xiao Nong |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.16 %) |
0.20 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
89.80 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
10.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
Unknown
|
Independent |
Unknown
|
Orthodox |
Unknown
|
Other Christian |
Unknown
|
Protestant |
Unknown
|
Roman Catholic |
Unknown
|
Photo Source | Bengchye Loo - Flickr Creative Commons |
Map Source | Joshua Project / Global Mapping International |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |