The Kawa, traditionally known as the Wild Wa, are one of three distinct language groups that were combined to form China's official Wa nationality. The Chinese divide the Wa into three sociolinguistic groups: the Kawa, or Wild Wa; the Lawa, or Tame Wa; and the Sinicized Wa.
The Kawa are the most reclusive group of Wa in China. Because of their isolated settlements, they rarely encounter outsiders and have retained their customs and traditions more than the Lawa or Parauk Wa. Until the 1960s the Kawa practiced head-hunting. Members of other nationalities dared not venture into Kawa territory for fear of being decapitated.
They grow a variety of crops, including rice, corn and maize.
Their animistic beliefs have led the Kawa people to into lives controlled by fear. They fear demons, government officials, landlords and their own souls.
Most Kawa stubbornly resist change and remain an unreached people group. It will take people who are willing to risk their lives to reach these people.
Pray for the Lord to raise up hearty and bold witnesses of Christ to the Wa people in Myanmar.
Pray for bridges of understanding to the gospel.
Pray for the Kawa people to desire holiness and realize they can only find it in Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Kawa in Myanmar (Burma).
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Wa, Vo |
People Name in Country | Kawa |
Pronunciation |
KAH-wa
|
Alternate Names | Wa |
Population this Country | 700 |
Population all Countries | 94,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 19401 |
ROP3 Code | 110596 |
ROP25 Code | 308522 |
ROP25 Name | Wa / Kawa |
Country | Myanmar (Burma) | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 17 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Shan State: Hopang township, five villages. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Myanmar (Burma) |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 17 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Shan State: Hopang township, five villages.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
30.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.55 %) |
10.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
60.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Wa, Vo (700 speakers) |
Language Code | wbm Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Wa, Vo (700 speakers) |
Language Code | wbm Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Wa, Vo |
Primary Language: Wa, Vo
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2007) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2012-2016) |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Wa, Vo | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | The Hope Video | Mars Hill Media |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Wa, Vo | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Wa, Vo | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2024 Operation China, Asia Harvest All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | Bryan Nicholson / cartoMission |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |