Introduction / History

Todrah people are located in Vietnam, Kon Tum province, northeast of Kon Tum city, Kon Hring to Kon Braih. Their primary language is Todrah.

What Are Their Lives Like?

No information is available about the daily life of Todrah people.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Telugu are mainly followers of Hinduism. For the Hindu majority, their "Hinduism" is as much a lifestyle as it is a religion. Telugu are mainly Vaishnavites (followers of the deity Vishna). Telugu participate in festivals celebrated by most Indian Hindus in Fiji such as Thaipusam (a ritual of human endurance, self-sacrifice, and the power of mind over matter) and Deepavali (known as the Festival of Lights). There are festivals distinct to Telugu such as Ugadhi (beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's orbit) celebrated during the month of March or April with Ugadhi patchadi (special vegetarian meals) and Cherathalu (a joyful folk dance).PRGRPHLike in India, there are Telugu-speaking Christians, but they are a minority.

What Are Their Needs?

Telugus in Fiji have health needs that need more attention. They are especially prone to get type 2 diabetes.

Prayer Items

Pray for an effort to reach the Todrah before they become completely indistinguishable from the peoples around them.
Pray for spiritual freedom from the longstanding traditions that hold them in bondage.
Pray for the Todrah people to have a spiritual hunger that will lead them to Christ.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to spark a movement to Christ among the Todrah people that will transform their communities in China and Vietnam.

Scripture Prayers for the Todrah in Vietnam.

References

Peoples of Vietnam, Asia Harvest, Copyrighted © Used with permission.