The Liping Baheng have been counted by the Chinese authorities as one of more than ten Bunu groups. Bunu is a generic term meaning "us people." The various groups of Bunu do not consider themselves related to each other and are dispersed over a vast geographical area. The Bunu were not granted status as their own minzu (nationality) in China but were included as part of the Yao nationality.
The Liping Baheng believe they are descended from eight ancient clans. Their name in Chinese, Ba Xing (Eight Clans), reflects this.
Liping Baheng women like to wear jewelry, including large earrings and necklaces. In the past, a newly married man was required to live with his wife in his in-law's house for 12 years. If the family gave their consent, he could build his own home after six years.
Ancestor worship is the primary religion among the Liping Baheng and is the driving force behind many customs and prohibitions in their society. Boys are highly valued because they believe only sons can conduct ancestral rites. Liping Baheng women often abort baby girls. China’s strict implementation of family planning laws also encourages this.
The Baheng also observe many ancient animistic rituals relating to their practice of agriculture. They pray for the soul of the rice after planting, to ensure a successful crop. They have also been known to place drawings of corn, rice, or vegetables next to an altar in a bid to seek the blessings of the spirits.
Few of the Liping Baheng have ever heard that Christ died for them. They remain a completely unreached people group without a single known Christian.
Pray for the Liping Baheng to have the opportunity to encounter the gospel message.
Pray for them to be set free from the fear of their ancestors and spirits.
Pray for God’s love to be demonstrated and preached among them.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to stir hearts and create a movement of Liping Baheng to Jesus.
Scripture Prayers for the Baheng, Lipeng in China.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Baheng, Liping |
People Name in Country | Baheng, Lipeng |
Natural Name | Lipeng Baheng |
Pronunciation | Lee-ping Ba-heng |
Alternate Names | Baxing Yao; Eight-Clan Yao; Pa Hng |
Population this Country | 6,700 |
Population all Countries | 6,700 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 10568 |
ROP3 Code | 100766 |
ROP25 Code | 300702 |
ROP25 Name | Baheng |
Country | China | ||
Region | Asia, Northeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 19 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Chinese scholars in the 1990s discovered that Baheng speakers in southern Guizhou and northern Guangxi divided into two distinct language groups. The larger group was labeled Baheng, Sanjiang, while this smaller group (4,000 people) was named Baheng, Liping after the county which they primarily inhabit in Guizhou Province. Liping is home to several minorities, including the Mjuniang and the Dong. Source: Operation China, 2000 |
Country | China |
Region | Asia, Northeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 19 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Chinese scholars in the 1990s discovered that Baheng speakers in southern Guizhou and northern Guangxi divided into two distinct language groups. The larger group was labeled Baheng, Sanjiang, while this smaller group (4,000 people) was named Baheng, Liping after the county which they primarily inhabit in Guizhou Province. Liping is home to several minorities, including the Mjuniang and the Dong.. Source: Operation China, 2000 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
95.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
5.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Pa-Hng (6,700 speakers) |
Language Code | pha Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Pa-Hng (6,700 speakers) |
Language Code | pha Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Pa-Hng |
Primary Language: Pa-Hng
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2024 Operation China, Asia Harvest All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | Joshua Project / Global Mapping International |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |