Akha in Vietnam
Photo Source:
Arian Zwegers - Flickr
Creative Commons
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Map Source:
Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Akha |
| Country: | Vietnam |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 24,000 |
| World Population: | 625,000 |
| Primary Language: | Akha |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 5.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.30 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Hani |
| Affinity Bloc: | Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Most scholars agree that the Akha were originally of Tibetan origin. The Akha have a detailed creation epic poem. Long recitations, committed to memory and handed down from parents to children, are essential for continuing the Akha culture. Among the Akha, it is important for a man to be able to memorize his complete genealogy right back to the first man, Sm Mi O. To be unable to do so is considered a disgrace. The Akha genealogy now covers more than 60 generations.
Most of the Akha people live in China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, or Vietnam.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Akha people own livestock, especially pigs and chickens. Many of them get married at age 12-14. Akha men can have more than one wife.
Prayer Points
The depravity of man, the culture, and illiteracy cry out for the transforming power of Christ. Please pray for the salvation of the Akhas!