Halam Chorei in India
Photo Source:
Anonymous
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Map Source:
People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Halam Chorei |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 3,400 |
| World Population: | 3,400 |
| Primary Language: | Chin, Falam |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 50.13 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Christian |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Chorei Halam are a sub-tribe of the larger Halam community. They live in Tripura. Their language is Falam Chin.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Though most are rice farmers, fishing and livestock herding supplement their diets. Some Chorei Halams have government jobs, teach, or own small shops. Their women weave garments and fabrics for their own use and to sell.
Their families are patriarchal, extended, and clan-based. Elders make important decisions and help resolve community conflicts.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Roughly half are Christian. Traditional religion strongly affects their everyday beliefs and actions.
What Are Their Needs?
Chorei Halams need modern farming techniques so they can get higher yields for their crops. They also need easier access to medical care.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring a powerful revival to Chorei Halam families and churches, leading them to strengthen their relationship with Christ.
Pray for the Lord to show himself powerful and loving by giving them an abundant harvest this year.
Pray for them to have the medical care they need.
Pray for Chorei Halam disciples to make more disciples.