Khang in Vietnam

Introduction / History

The Khang of Vietnam are also called Mo Khang. They speak Mon Khmer and Thai. They have lived in the northwest of Vietnam for a long time.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Khang do agricultural work. They grow corn and rice for example and breed animals such as pigs and cows. They make furniture and make and sell rowing boats. The Khang eat rice and vegetables and drink wine including rice wine. Tobacco is smoked by them too. The Khang also grow cotton and exchange it for clothing items.

The Khang have their houses on stilts and they use boats for transport. In the villages of Khang, the poor and the wealthy are separated from each other.

The Khang have a series of ceremonies regarding marriage and death. They share the belongings of those who have died. The Khang have festivals such as the Lunar New Year. They like songs and poems. The family leader plays a big part in family life.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Khang believe in spirits and that a person has five spirits with the main spirit becoming good after death, while the other four become bad. They worship the spirits of their parents.

What Are Their Needs?

The Khang people need a solid gospel witness from those who are dedicated to Jesus Christ.

Prayer Points

Pray for a movement toward Jesus Christ that will result in many saved, and churches planted.
Pray that the Khang family leaders will come to Jesus Christ and lead their families to Salvation.
Pray that Christian materials will bring many of the Khang to Jesus Christ.

Text Source:   Joshua Project