Not all Sri Lankans are Sinhalese but about three-quarters are. Many Sri Lankans came to America during the Sri Lankan civil war in the 1990s. Sinhala is the main language spoken amongst the Sinhalese. They live in New York City which has the largest number of them, then central New Jersey, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami.
The Sri Lankans eat curries, fish, rice, soup and vegetables. Coconut milk is a very important ingredient for their meals. They have holidays based on the full moon. With Buddhists, May is the most important full moon holy day as Gautama Buddha was born and passed away then.
Sri Lankan Americans are well educated and most have been to college. A lot of Sri Lankans who come to live in America do so because of better job opportunities. Many of them have their own businesses.
The second generation of Sri Lankans are used to the American culture. Sinhalese elders are trying to make sure the next generation is familiar with their culture through a number of Sinhala-based cultural organizations. Parents often send their children to religious courses in the U.S.A. They still favor cross cousin marriages. Children can refuse the marriage partner chosen by their parents even though marriages are arranged. There is a good chance these practices will change in the next generation. The Sri Lankans have nuclear families of husbands, wives and their children who are not married. Relatives often live nearby.
The Goyigama caste is prominent among the Sinhalese. They do not use caste limitations when mixing with Americans.
Most Sinhalese are Buddhists. Sri Lankan Buddhists tend to live near others of them who are Buddhists. There are some Christians among the Sinhalese in the United States.
The Buddhist Sinhalese need Christ lovers to take the gospel of grace to them. As it stands, few are willing to do this.
Pray for God to thrust out workers to the Sinhalese in America.
Pray for a revival among Sinhalese Christians in the U.S. that will make them shine their lights drawing others out of darkness.
Pray for Sinhalese disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for entire Sinhalese families to be blessed through home Bible studies. Pray these will lead to good fruit.
Scripture Prayers for the Sinhalese in United States.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lankan_Americans
https://zipatlas.com/us/city-comparison/largest-sri-lankan-community.htm
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Sinhalese |
People Name in Country | Sinhalese |
Pronunciation |
sin-uh-LEEZE
|
Alternate Names | Cingalese; Singalese; Singhalese; Sinhala; सिनलीज़ |
Population this Country | 11,000 |
Population all Countries | 402,000 |
Total Countries | 17 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 14196 |
ROP3 Code | 109305 |
ROP25 Code | 307552 |
ROP25 Name | Sinhalese |
Country | United States | ||
Region | America, North and Caribbean | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | New York (Tompkinsville) Source: Global Gates 2021 |
Country | United States |
Region | America, North and Caribbean |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | New York (Tompkinsville). Source: Global Gates 2021 |
Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
78.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.20 %) |
4.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
13.00 %
|
Islam |
5.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Sinhala (11,000 speakers) |
Language Code | sin Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Sinhalese |
Dialect Code | 345 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Sinhala (11,000 speakers) |
Language Code | sin Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Sinhalese |
Dialect Code | 345 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Sinhala |
Primary Language: Sinhala
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1739-1966) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1776-1991) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1823-2009) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
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Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |