Most scholars agree that the Akha were originally of Tibetan origin. The Akha have a detailed creation epic poem. Long recitations, committed to memory and handed down from parents to children, are essential for continuing the Akha culture. Among the Akha, it is important for a man to be able to memorize his complete genealogy right back to the first man, Sm Mi O. To be unable to do so is considered a disgrace. The Akha genealogy now covers more than 60 generations.
Most of the Akha people live in China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, or Vietnam.
The Akha people own livestock, especially pigs and chickens. Many of them get married at age 12-14. Akha men can have more than one wife.
There are strong bodies of Akha believers in Thailand and Myanmar, but not in Vietnam, China, or Laos. In these countries they cling to their traditional animistic religion that keeps them apart from the living God.
The depravity of man, the culture, and illiteracy cry out for the transforming power of Christ. Please pray for the salvation of the Akhas!
Ask for the Lord of the Harvest to send workers into this field to tell the Akha people that they have been specially created for a unique purpose: to know, love and worship Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Akhas to become a source of life, turning even their persecutors toward the light of the Savior.
Pray for a strong discipling ministry that will transform Akha communities in Vietnam into His likeness.
Scripture Prayers for the Akha in Vietnam.
http://www.peoplegroups.org/Explore/groupdetails.aspx?peid=11106
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akha
https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-video-footage-sapa-vietnam-may-tribal-native-akha-woman-carry-baby-indigenous-vietnamese-hill-village-video44248679
http://www.peoplesoftheworld.org/text?people=Akha
http://factsanddetails.com/asian/cat66/sub417/item2745.html
http://www.akha.org/content/foodandrecipes/akhafood.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akha_people
http://www.motionelements.com/stock-video-4061459-sapa-vietnam-may-2014-native-akha-man-posing
http://www.peoplesoftheworld.org/text?people=Akha
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
People Name General | Akha |
People Name in Country | Akha |
Pronunciation | AH-kah |
Alternate Names | Ada; Ahka; Aini; Aka; Ak'a; Ekaw; Guoke; Hà Nhì; Ikaw; Ikho; Ikor; Jeu-g'oe; Kaw; Khako; Ko; Ko Phen; Lou Ma; Yani |
Population this Country | 23,000 |
Population all Countries | 683,000 |
Total Countries | 5 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 10223 |
ROP3 Code | 100185 |
Country | Vietnam | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 25 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Dien Bien, Lao Cai, and Lai Chau provinces. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Vietnam |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 25 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Dien Bien, Lao Cai, and Lai Chau provinces.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
25.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.30 %) |
5.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
70.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Akha |
Language Code | ahk Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Akha |
Language Code | ahk Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Akha |
Primary Language: Akha
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1939-1991) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1968-1987) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2001-2002) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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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 | Online Audio Scripture | Talking Bibles |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Akha | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | Story of Jesus for Children | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Akha | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Akha | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Arian Zwegers - Flickr Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |