Danau in Myanmar (Burma)

The Danau have only been reported in Myanmar (Burma)
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Introduction / History

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.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They are fishermen and cotton growers.


What Are Their Beliefs?

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.


What Are Their Needs?

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.


Prayer Points

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).


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Shan State

Source:  Asia Harvest      Download

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
ROP25 Code 301935
ROP25 Name Danau
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: 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 17  (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:  Unspecified

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