Chakhesang in India

People Name:	Chakhesang
Country:	India
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	180,000
World Population:	180,000
Primary Language:	Naga, Chokri
Primary Religion:	Christianity
Christian Adherents:	99.26 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Tribal - Naga
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

Chakhesangs are one of the Naga tribes of northeastern India. The name "Chakhesang" is an acronym derived from three subgroups: Chokri, Khezha, and Sangtam. They speak Chokri Naga.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Chakhesangs are subsistence farmers who grow rice, beans, corn, millet, and vegetables. They get their meat from chickens, from hunting, and fishing. The latter two are becoming less available due to environmental limitations. They earn cash by selling handmade bamboo and cane goods. Women make and sell woven goods.

Families arrange marriages through negotiations between family leaders. They must not marry someone from their own clan. Wedding ceremonies include singing, dancing, and feasting. Everyone in the village participates. Their wedding practices changed when they became Christian.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Traditionally animistic, most are now Christian, especially Baptist.

What Are Their Needs?

Chakhesangs need education so they can get higher-paying jobs. Their youth are migrating to cities, hoping to find better job opportunities, but they find their prospects are limited by attending rural schools.

Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to do mighty works in Chakesang churches and families, spurring them on to love and good works.
Pray for their churches to send missionaries to Hindus and Tibetan Buddhists.
Pray for the Lord to provide them with the education they need to weather changes in the 21st century.