Lahu Shi in China

Introduction / History

Yellow Lahu (AKA, Lahu Shi) inhabit at least 16 villages of northern Laos. They are dispersed in the Long, Viangphouka and Luang Namtha districts of Luang Namtha Province, and the Meung and Tonpheung districts of Bokeo Province. In addition, there are many Yellow Lahu in China.
The Yellow Lahu language is very different from standard Black Lahu, or Lahu Na, and is distinct from Lahu Aga.
Between the 14th and 19th centuries the Lahu in China had strong leadership in their wars of resistance against Han and Tai rulers. Not until an irretrievable defeat in 1799 did they begin to collapse. This defeat caused the Lahu to flee into the mountains and they fragmented as a people from that point on. The Lahu Na claim to be "pure Lahu" and express contempt for the Lahu Shi for having surrendered to the Qing army in the combat of the last century.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Lahu Shi along with Lahu Aga and White Lahu survive by hunting and foraging for food in the forests.

What Are Their Beliefs?

There are a small number of believers among the Yellow Lahu in Laos.

What Are Their Needs?

The Lahu Shi people need better medical care.

Prayer Points

Pray God would reveal himself as a loving Father to the downtrodden and depressed Yellow Lahu.
Ask God to send Lahu Christ followers to plant healthy churches among the Lahu Shi not dependent upon salaries from abroad.
Pray the Lahu Shi of China would soon worship the Living God in great numbers.
Pray for translation of the Bible to begin in this people group's primary language.
Pray for the availability of the JESUS Film in the primary language of this people.

Text Source:   Joshua Project