The Khua language is related to Bru, So and Mangkong. It is part of the Mon-Khmer family of languages.
Ethnic Khua people live in the northern part of Bouarapha District in Khammouan Province of Laos. A larger number of Khua live across the border in central Vietnam, where they are officially counted as a subgroup of the Bru-Van Kieu minority. The remote area inhabited by the Khua is part of the massive Nakai-Nam Theun National Biodiversity Conservation Area.
Until recently the Khua produced all their clothing by dyeing fibers made from crushed tree bark. Today there is a growing tendency to wear Western attire.
Numerous generations of Khua have come and gone, but each has in common the Khua's belief in spirit worship and fear of demonic powers. The Khua do not have any affection for the spirits, but believe it is absolutely necessary for them to appease and placate them in order to avoid their wrath.
Although initial research has not located any professing Christians among the Khua in Laos, it is possible that many have been exposed to the gospel because of the strong witness of Bru evangelists who live in the area.
The Khua people need to see the Lord's power and love displayed through a power encounter. They need to know they can trust him above any spirit.
Pray the Khua would see they do not have to live in slavery to spirits if they put their trust in Jesus Christ.
Ask God to send Holy Spirit anointed evangelists to specifically focus on the Khua.
Pray heart-felt worship of the King of kings would be heard among all peoples along the Laos-Vietnam mountain ranges.
Scripture Prayers for the Khua in Vietnam.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Khua |
People Name in Country | Khua |
Alternate Names | Bong Mieu; Bong Miew; Bru-Vân Kiều; Cau; Co; Cor; Cua; La Thu; Moi Tra Bong; Trau |
Population this Country | 1,300 |
Population all Countries | 6,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 12668 |
ROP3 Code | 104970 |
ROP25 Code | 303994 |
ROP25 Name | Khua |
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 | West central; Quang Binh province, southeast of Giap Tam. 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 | West central; Quang Binh province, southeast of Giap Tam.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
1.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
99.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Khua (1,300 speakers) |
Language Code | xhv Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Khua (1,300 speakers) |
Language Code | xhv Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Khua |
Primary Language: Khua
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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None reported |
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Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |