Introduction / History

The Qabiao call themselves Ka Biao. In China the Qabiao have been officially included under the Yi nationality. The Chinese commonly call the Pubiao Bendi Lolo, which means "indigenous Lolo."

The Qabiao people are evenly distributed on both sides of the China-Vietnam border. The Qabiao in China live near the Vietnam border in the Tiechang, Matong, Punong, Pucha, and Pufeng villages of Malipo County in the Wenshan Zhuang-Miao Prefecture of Yunnan Province. The Vietnam Qabiao are located in seven communes of Dong Van District in Ha Giang Province.

What Are Their Lives Like?

For centuries Qabiao society has been monogamous. Today it is strictly forbidden for people of different generations to marry.

Until recently, Qabiao women wore two vests, in addition to ankle length skirts. Lately they have abandoned wearing the outer vest and have only retained the inner one. This vest, called bok tam, has five panels and buttons under the right armpit. At the hems and around the neck and sleeves, bands of colored cloth are sewn which are similar to those adorning the costumes of the Giay. Qabiao women commonly draw their hair forward and hold it in place with a comb.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Laghuu speakers have their own animistic beliefs which put them at the mercy of the spirit world. They must appease the spirits to prosper. If they do not appease the spirits, they will be punished, often by misfortunes.

What Are Their Needs?

Their primary need is to place their faith in Jesus Christ.

There are very few people who speak this language, so they need to adapt to the Vietnamese language.

Prayer Items

Pray for a movement of the Holy Spirit within Qabiao people that will result in church plants and discipleship.
Pray for the spiritual blindness and bondage to the evil one to be removed so they can understand and respond to Christ.
Pray for the Lord to provide for their physical and spiritual needs as a testimony of his power and love.
Pray that the Qabiao people will have a spiritual hunger that will open their hearts to the King of kings.
Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ among them.

Scripture Prayers for the Qabiao in Vietnam.

References

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