Qabiao in Vietnam


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Introduction / History

The Qabiao call themselves Ka Biao. In China the Qabiao have been officially included under the Yi nationality. The Chinese commonly call the Pubiao Bendi Lolo, which means "indigenous Lolo."

The Qabiao people are evenly distributed on both sides of the China-Vietnam border. The Qabiao in China live near the Vietnam border in the Tiechang, Matong, Punong, Pucha, and Pufeng villages of Malipo County in the Wenshan Zhuang-Miao Prefecture of Yunnan Province. The Vietnam Qabiao are located in seven communes of Dong Van District in Ha Giang Province.


What Are Their Lives Like?

For centuries Qabiao society has been monogamous. Today it is strictly forbidden for people of different generations to marry.

Until recently, Qabiao women wore two vests, in addition to ankle length skirts. Lately they have abandoned wearing the outer vest and have only retained the inner one. This vest, called bok tam, has five panels and buttons under the right armpit. At the hems and around the neck and sleeves, bands of colored cloth are sewn which are similar to those adorning the costumes of the Giay. Qabiao women commonly draw their hair forward and hold it in place with a comb.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Qabiao are animists. They believe a person has eight souls and nine spirits. These souls and spirits govern their existence and guide their activities. These beliefs shape the entire life and worldview of the Qabiao. The most revered place in a Qabiao


What Are Their Needs?

The Qabiao people need to submit to Jesus Christ so they can experience the abundant life he offers in John 10:10.


Prayer Items

Pray for a movement of the Holy Spirit within Qabiao people that will result in church plants and discipleship.
Pray for the spiritual blindness and bondage to the evil one to be removed so they can understand and respond to Christ.
Pray for the Lord to provide for their physical and spiritual needs as a testimony of his power and love.
Pray that the Qabiao people will have a spiritual hunger that will open their hearts to the King of kings.
Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ among them.


Scripture Prayers for the Qabiao in Vietnam.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Qabiao, Pubiao
People Name in Country Qabiao
Pronunciation kah-bee-OW
Alternate Names Bendi Lolo; Ka Bao; Ka Beo; Ka Biao; Ka Blao; Kubiao; Lagua; Laqua; Man Laqua; Pen Ti Lolo; Pu Peo; Pu Péo; Pubiao; Pupeo
Population this Country 800
Population all Countries 1,300
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 0  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 12993
ROP3 Code 105647
Country Vietnam
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 44  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Ha Giang province: Dunshi, Pugao, Pula, Pubang, and Manong; Yên Minh and Mèo Vac districts; Dông Van district, Phô Là and Sung Chang villages.   Source:  Peoples of Vietnam, 1998
Country Vietnam
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 44  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Ha Giang province: Dunshi, Pugao, Pula, Pubang, and Manong; Yên Minh and Mèo Vac districts; Dông Van district, Phô Là and Sung Chang villages..   Source:  Peoples of Vietnam, 1998

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.50 %
Ethnic Religions
99.50 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Qabiao (800 speakers)
Language Code laq   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Qabiao (800 speakers)
Language Code laq   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Qabiao

Primary Language:  Qabiao

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

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