Halam Kaipeng in India
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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 Kaipeng |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 6,200 |
| World Population: | 6,200 |
| Primary Language: | Chin, Falam |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 49.51 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Tribal - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Chorei Halam are a sub-tribe of the larger Halam community. Hundreds of years ago, their ancestors migrated to Tripura, a state in northeastern India.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Though most are subsistence farmers, fishing and livestock herding supplement their diets. Some Kaipeng Halams have government jobs, teach, or own small shops. Their women weave garments and fabrics for their own use and to sell.
They marry outside their clans, and there must be the consent of both parties before there is a wedding. Weddings involve religious and cultural ceremonies. There is always a huge, elaborate wedding feast. The Kaipeng Halams allow for divorce. Village counsels decide matters of child custody and property division.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Kaipeng Halams are half Christian and half Hindu.
What Are Their Needs?
Kaipeng 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 Kaipeng 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 Kaipeng Halam disciples to make more disciples.