The Danau speak their own language, which is part of the Mon-Khmer branch of the Austro-Asiatic family. It is related to the Palaung Pale and Riang languages spoken in the same area.
According to author and researcher Richard Diran, Danau people live in central areas of Shan State and the northern part of Kayah State in Myanmar. One of the main centers for the Danau seems to be the town of Pindaya, located about 50 kilometres (32 mi.) north of Kalaw and Taunggyi.
They are fishermen and cotton growers.
An estimated 95 per cent of Danau people adhere to Theravada Buddhism, mixed with spirit worship and occult practices. They embrace Buddhism and practice witchcraft and black magic. Pindaya is home to the famous Pindaya limestone caves, overlooking the picturesque Boutaloke Lake. Inside the cavern there are more than 8,000 Buddha images—made from alabaster, teak, marble, brick, lacquer, and cement—which have been put there over the centuries and arranged in such a way as to form a labyrinth throughout the various cave chambers.
There are Danau believers in Jesus Christ, and there is much potential for church growth. They have a couple of churches, and the believers need to be Christ bearers to their families and communities.
Pray for a "Book of Acts" type of movement to Christ among the Danau people in Myanmar.
Pray God will have mercy on the Danau, doing whatever it takes to place them in a position to receive him.
Ask God to open the hearts of the Danau to the gospel.
Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ among them.
Scripture Prayers for the Danau in Myanmar (Burma).
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2008-06-16 |
People Name General | Danau |
People Name in Country | Danau |
Alternate Names | Danaw; Danu; Danuh |
Population this Country | 5,600 |
Population all Countries | 5,600 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 11488 |
ROP3 Code | 102421 |
Country | Myanmar (Burma) | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 14 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Shan state: Kalaw township, Ang Pan area, west of Inle lake, on the road to Heho. Source: Ethnologue 2023 |
Country | Myanmar (Burma) |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 14 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Shan state: Kalaw township, Ang Pan area, west of Inle lake, on the road to Heho.. Source: Ethnologue 2023 |
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Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
Religion Subdivision: | Theravada |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
95.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.40 %) |
0.50 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
4.50 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Danau (5,600 speakers) |
Language Code | dnu Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Danau (5,600 speakers) |
Language Code | dnu Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Danau |
Primary Language: Danau
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
None reported |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 Henk Sebregts All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Video Source | Asia Harvest |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |